ResLife Leadership Advisor

ResLife Leadership Advisor (HEW 6)

Location: Callaghan Campus Newcastle (with work across campuses)

Employment Type: 1 x Continuing full time 1 x fixed term full time

The University of Newcastle is seeking an experienced and valuesdriven ResLife Leadership Advisor to support student leadership development within our Student Living ResLife Programs team.

This role plays a central part in implementing the Student Living Leadership Framework and fostering inclusive supportive and highperforming residential communities. Youll work closely with Residential Mentors Associations student leaders and University partners to build leadership capability support student development and uphold community standards.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager ResLife Programs the ResLife Leadership Advisor supports the coordination and delivery of student leadership initiatives across residential communities.

This role combines program coordination student mentoring stakeholder engagement and operational support. It suits someone who is confident working with young people comfortable navigating complex or sensitive situations and motivated by building safe inclusive communities.

Please note: there are two roles available - 1 continuing and 1 fixed term (minimum 6 months)

Key Responsibilities

• Design the delivery of leadership training sessions workshops engagement activities and events aligned to the Student Living Leadership Framework
• Support recruitment onboarding and ongoing development of Residential Mentors and student association leaders
• Provide advice coaching and guidance to student leaders to uphold residential living standards and address community concerns
• Support student development initiatives including association elections voting processes and studentled events
• Liaise with internal stakeholders (e.g. Student Wellbeing Careers Security Services UNSA) to support student leadership and engagement initiatives
• Provide administrative reporting and coordination support to the ResLife Programs team
• Identify and escalate complex welfare wellbeing or riskrelated issues as appropriate

About You

You are a confident empathetic professional with strong judgement and a passion for student development. Youre comfortable working in dynamic environments balancing student wellbeing with operational requirements and supporting young people to step into leadership roles safely and effectively.

To be successful youll bring:

• A degree in Education Social Work Social Sciences Public Health or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience
• Demonstrated experience working with young people in leadership mentoring or residential settings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and collaborate across diverse stakeholder groups
• Experience planning coordinating and evaluating programs or initiatives that support student development
• Ability to manage competing priorities maintain accurate records and work effectively under pressure

Your next steps

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining yourmotivation to apply for this opportunity.
• Please also include a statement noting if you only wanted to be considered for one role (e.g. continuing position only)
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed in the attached Position Description

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

Additional Information

• This role requires flexibility to work some evenings and weekends during peak periods
• Work may occur across multiple campuses and in dynamic student environments
• The role is studentfacing and primarily campusbased
• A Working With Children Check is required

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 Ashleigh Milne Manager ResLife Programs on (02)or via email at

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

Closing date: Thursday 21 May 2026 at 11.59pm AEST

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

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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