Health and Wellbeing Advisor (Student Living)

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As Health and Wellbeing Advisor (Student Living) you will play a key role in shaping a supportive safe and thriving residential environment for students living on campus.

You will deliver highquality clinical support and wellbeing services working closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure students receive timely coordinated and culturally informed assistance that supports their academic social and personal development.

In this role you will:

• Provide biopsychosocialcultural assessments and shortterm clinical support for residents experiencing a broad range of health social or wellbeing concerns.
• Identify and manage risks within your scope of practice collaborating with internal teams and external providers to ensure integrated and effective care.
• Deliver proactive outreach interventions and wellbeing programs that foster a positive residential experience and strengthen helpseeking pathways.
• Maintain accurate confidential welfare records and contribute specialist advice to staff and partners on student wellbeing matters.

This 12-month fixed term position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus (Awabakal land).

How will you inspire us

You will have:

• A relevant allied health qualification with professional registration (AHPRA or AASW) and demonstrated experience delivering assessments referrals and brief interventions across diverse clinical presentations.
• Experience supporting students or young people in residential complex or dynamic environments with the ability to build strong collaborative relationships across a multidisciplinary setting.
• A commitment to highquality studentcentred practice and continuous improvement in the delivery of wellbeing services.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position isHigher Education Worker Level 7 17%superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience.

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

• 17% super and salary packaging.
• Additional University Holiday days generous personal life and parental leave annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme.
• Discounts on private health insurance gym memberships software travel and more.
• A range of support and wellbeing programs.

For more information on benefits and conditions please follow this link.

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence equity engagement and sustainability.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the Universitys please click Apply (or equivalent) to reach the Universitys website where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Due to the nature of this role the University will require the preferred candidate to undertake further pre-employment checks.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below (these may differ slightly from the Position Description please only respond to the below in your application).

1. Relevant allied health qualification (e.g. Psychology Occupational Therapy Social Work Nursing). Registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and minimum four years subsequent experience
2. Demonstrated experience in biopsychosocial-cultural assessment (including mental health assessment) and provision of short-term support in response to a wide range of health social and mental health issues
3. Understanding and relatable experience in supporting students and/or young people within a residential or complex environment.
4. Commitment to the provision of best practice student support as part of the development of students as independent learners
5. Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviours that promote support and maintain a safe healthy equitable diverse and respectful workplace; including responding appropriately to adverse accidents incidents behaviours issues reports and the like.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable inclusive and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application please reach out to

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Our assessment process

Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:

• Interview (an in person interview will be conducted as part of the process)
• Referee checks
• Pre-employment checks as appropriate to the role

Our University is committed to creating a safe respectful and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.

As part of this and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025 from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.

The completion and return of the Universitys Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.

Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance its about living our values. Together we can ensure our University remains a place where respect safety and inclusion are non-negotiable.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries please contact Jacqueline Olley Senior Manager Counselling and Psychological Services on (02)or via email at

Having technical difficulties Please reach out to us: Please note we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Monday 2 March 2026 at 11.59pm AEDT

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We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity diversity and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

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