• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Fixed-term until 31/12/2024, Part-time (0.4 FTE, preferred days are Monday and Tuesday)
• HEW 7 $97,940 - $107,842 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

About the role:

The Student Wellbeing Liaison provides initial response and support to students, conducting health and wellbeing assessments for students presenting in a highly distressed state. The role is responsible for the de-escalation of student distress, identification of student health and wellbeing needs, and prioritisation of service provision. 

The Student Wellbeing Liaison also promotes and matures knowledge, capacity and commitment to student health and wellbeing across the University through secondary consultations to members of the Deakin Community including students, staff and external parties as needed, in relation to student distress and providing the appropriate support and referral options.

As a Student Wellbeing Liaison you will:

• Provide initial response and support for students who present in high distress, conduct health and wellbeing assessments, de-escalate and identify service provision needs.
• Assess the nature of student distress and identify relevant contributing factors including health and wellbeing concerns.
• Educate members of the Deakin community regarding student distress and student mental wellbeing through staff consultation.
• Deliver effective and efficient services, using a client centred, evidence-based approach.
• Seek client feedback regarding their satisfaction with the service, respond openly and transparently to all feedback and search for opportunities to improve service provision.

 To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. (mental health, social work, psychology, welfare, counselling, mental health nursing)
• Experience in sensitively managing initial disclosures, including sexual harassment and assault,
• Experience in family/domestic violence, mental health issues (suicidal/homicidal/psychotic experiences)
• Demonstrated practice in providing a client-centred approach, a high level of professionalism, and ethical conduct. 
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary services to enhance client health and wellbeing outcomes to ensure timely and effective service provision (desirable)
• Direct relevant experience within a tertiary environment (desirable)

 Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Nicole Pluim, Manager, Student Psychological Programs and Services on nicole.pluim@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Student Wellbeing Liaison - 555326.pdf

Applications for this position close on Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.