The University of Notre Dame Australia Careers

National Manager, Student Wellbeing (Student Experience)

Based on our Sydney or Fremantle Campus

Full-time, Continuing role

• Join a national university committed to excellence in education, scholarship and research
• Support students to stay engaged in study and thrive during their university years.
• $122,830 to $130,115 (Level 9) plus 13.75% superannuation (WA)
• $138,005 to $146,499 (Level 9) plus 13.75% superannuation (NSW)

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY

The University of Notre Dame Australia is a private Catholic University with over 1,000 permanent staff providing an exceptional educational experience to over 12,000 students across our Fremantle, Broome, and Sydney campuses, as well as clinical schools in Victoria and New South Wales.

ABOUT THE ROLE 

This role sits within the Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Experience portfolio which includes Student Success, Indigenous Student Support and Success, Chaplaincy, Libraries, Student Life and Wellbeing.

The National Manager, Student Wellbeing is responsible for the management of the Student Wellbeing Office. Student Wellbeing delivers a tailored and holistic suite of supports to students to help them stay engaged in study and thrive during their university years. The Office includes Access and Inclusion, Student Counselling, Respect@ND, Grievances and the Student hardship Assistance Fund. This position reports to the Director, Student Engagement and Success.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of Student Wellbeing support services across the university that are responsive to students changing needs.
• Lead the development and maintenance of student wellbeing frameworks that support students continued engagement in study.
• Assist in the university response to student critical incidences in accordance with university policy and procedures.
• Provide leadership across the national Student Wellbeing team, including staff management and development, to ensure services are provided ethically and in accordance with scope of practice, policies and university objects.
• Provide strategic leadership in the development and delivery of student engagement activities across all schools and campuses to promote student wellbeing services and the facilitation of proactive wellbeing activities to current and prospective students.
• Manage the delivery of services to students and staff in relation to sexual assault, sexual harassment, family and domestic violence, and student grievances, and in relation to the delivery of student wellbeing initiatives.

ABOUT YOU

• Supportive of the Objects of Notre Dame as a Catholic University.

• Possession of a relevant postgraduate qualification and/or working towards a postgraduate qualification with an equivalent combination of extensive experience in as similar role and education.
• Demonstrated experience in the Higher education sector and understanding of the factors that impact student wellbeing and retention.
• Demonstrated skills to manage and provide authoritative advice on policy, procedure and legislation.
• Highly developed judgement and decision making about complex matters, bound by principles of procedural fairness.
• Ability to build positive relationships with strong interpersonal skills to influence, negotiate and achieve consensus at senior levels on sensitive and complex matters.
• Demonstrated strong judgement and resilience in handling sensitive and confidential issues in accordance with rigorous standards in a complex environment.
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills including demonstrated ability to quickly assimilate new concepts and information and deliver positive, innovative solutions.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated ability to prepare and deliver defensible hearing outcomes and findings, papers, reports and proposals for all levels of the University.
• Hold exceptional time management and organisational skills with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks.

BENEFITS

• Generous training and development opportunities
• Discounted study at the University
• Friendly and collaborative working environment 

CONTACT US

For enquiries about the role or to request a copy of the Position Description, please contact Marcia Rodrigues, Talent Acquisition Partner at  [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply online with a resume and cover letter, which includes responses to the selection criteria (About You) outlining your suitability for the role.  

Applications close 27 May 2024

Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

The University of Notre Dame Australia seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the different needs of the University and its stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our staff.