Resident Mentor - UNSW Student Accommodation (Role only open to 2027 UNSW enrolled Students)
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Job no: 543522
Work type: Part Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Student Services
Resident Mentors play an important support role within the UNSW Accommodation team, part of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio in the Division of Education and Student Experience. Working closely with the Dean and Deputy Dean, Resident Mentors contribute to the day-to-day operation of the College and help build a safe, inclusive and connected residential community.
The role provides academic, pastoral and wellbeing support to resident students and contributes to the effective operation of the College. This includes engaging regularly with residents; attending College meetings, events and activities; participating in orientation and training programs; providing academic support and course guidance; responding to resident needs, incidents and emergencies; and may involve participating in rostered after-hours and overnight duties.
Resident Mentors also refer students to relevant University services when additional support is required and work collaboratively with the Dean and Deputy Dean to foster respectful and inclusive relationships across the College community.
The role reports to the Dean of the relevant College and you can access the details of the responsibilities in the job description.
Hours may vary from week to week depending on student needs, College activities and rostered duty requirements. Resident Mentors are employed as UNSW staff and are expected to undertake their responsibilities alongside their studies. Candidates must maintain ongoing enrolment at UNSW for the duration of their employment. We are recruiting across UNSW Colleges, with several vacancies available, however, placements will depend on operational requirements and available vacancies so personal preferences cannot be considered. To avoid potential conflicts of interest, Resident Mentors will not be placed in a College where they have previously resided. Successful candidates will be expected to commence on 18 January 2027 and continue until mid-December 2027. Resident Mentors are required to live on site in their respective College throughout the period of employment and maintain ongoing enrolment at UNSW for the duration of their employment.
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Has experience contributing to academic, pastoral care, wellbeing, mentoring or student support programs.
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Has excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills, with the ability to build effective professional relationships with students, other Resident Mentors and staff.
To be considered, you will also need to:
How to apply and recruitment process: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining why you're interested in the role and what you would bring to it. As part of the application form, you’ll also be asked to answer a few additional questions.
Shortlisting will begin after the job ad closes, so don’t worry if you don’t hear from us immediately. Interviews are scheduled to happen between the 23rd and 26th November. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview, but all candidates will receive an outcome once the process is complete.
Applications close: 8th November 11.55PM
Get in Touch: Anne de Voronine – Talent Acquisition Associate
Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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