Student Wellbeing and Mental Health Lead

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia beBeeMentalHealth Full time $104,883 - $114,252
Job Description

The Counselling and Welfare Services Manager plays a pivotal role in supporting the mental health and wellbeing of students. This position oversees the counselling and welfare services, manages a team of counsellors, welfare officers, and youth workers, and collaborates with other departments to create a supportive campus environment.

This role provides strategic leadership in developing and delivering high-quality clinical counselling and welfare assistance to support student wellbeing and success. The Counselling and Welfare Services Manager is responsible for developing and implementing programs, policies, and initiatives that promote psychological wellness and student success.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and manage the implementation of student wellbeing strategies and programs through a team of qualified counsellors and welfare officers.
  • Drive cultural change by developing positive relationships and networks within and external to the Institute.
  • Provide authoritative mental health information, advice, and direction to stakeholders.
  • Structure the operations of the counselling and welfare teams to support the achievement of Institute objectives.
  • Manage the development and delivery of psychosocial, emotional intelligence, mental health literacy, team building, and resilience programs to students.
Requirements
  • Post-graduate qualifications in psychology or counselling, or related mental health discipline.
  • Full registration with AHPRA, AASW, ACA, or PACFA.
  • Current working towards or registered as a Clinical Supervisor.
  • Strong background in delivering professional counselling and welfare support, particularly within student settings.
  • Demonstrated success in leading mental health initiatives and student counselling programs.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritise under pressure, and meet ongoing deadlines.
  • Current Victoria Driver's licence.
  • WWCC and Police Check.
Our Commitment

At our institution, we are committed to fostering a safe, supportive, and flexible workplace where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally. We've implemented strong systems and ongoing support to ensure our staff can work and deliver in a safe and adaptable environment.

We offer a range of wellbeing initiatives, access to the Employee Assistance Program, and opportunities for professional and career development. We also offer paid parental leave and flexible work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.



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