• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $105,933 - $116,643 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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.

About the Role

The Student Wellbeing Liaison is responsible for providing initial responses and support to students and 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.

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.
• Provide staff consultations to educate the Deakin community on recognizing and responding to student distress, promoting mental wellbeing, and raising awareness of Student Health and Wellbeing Services.
• Deliver effective and efficient services, using a client centred, evidence-based approach.
• Seek feedback from clients (staff and students) regarding their satisfaction with the service, respond to all feedback with openness and transparency and seek to identify ways to improve service provision.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders within and external to the University, to ensure efficient and effective referrals.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A relevant undergraduate degree with subsequent relevant experience in mental health intake/triage such as social work or psychology, welfare, counselling, mental health nursing
• Experience in sensitively managing initial disclosures, including sexual harassment and assault.
• Experience in responding to family/domestic violence reports and mental health concerns (suicidal/homicidal/psychotic experiences)
• Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary services to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes, in the provision of timely and effective services
• Relevant experience within the 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 (Senior 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-578974.pdf

Applications for this position close on Saturday 6^th December 2025.

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.