Head of Student Wellbeing

• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
• 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
• Salary packaging options.
• 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

Job no: 521561

Work type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Student Administration / Support Services

• Play a key role in supporting students' health and wellbeing.
• Work as part of a vibrant team in developing and delivering programs to staff and students.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $104,243– $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

University Hall (UniHall) is the residential college of the University of Western Australia and home to over 750 students and staff. It is located opposite UWA, the Swan River and Kings Park. UniHall is renowned for its diverse and inclusive student population and prides itself on being a place for everyone UniHallers come from all over Western Australia, Australia and around the world not only to reside close to their UWA campus but also to become part of a residential community that supports personal growth, growing strong relationships and pastoral care in a dynamic and vibrant workplace.

The Residential Life Team is integral to developing and sustaining a vibrant living-learning community that promotes diversity and inclusion. By fostering and supporting pastoral care needs and maintaining a safe environment, University Hall promotes and enhances opportunities for student growth and success.

About the opportunity

• You will play a key role in fostering a safe, energetic and harmonious living and learning environment for residents.
• Plan, develop and implement resident well-being initiatives, support accessibility pathways, cocurricular programs and pastoral care to all residents from a diverse range of cultural, national, socio-economic and educational backgrounds.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent competency.
• Current registration/eligible for registration with an associated professional organisation such as Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW), Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA) or Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of mental health support including suicide crisis and risk assessment and intervention.
• Experience coordinating events and working with young adults from diverse backgrounds, and sound knowledge of event management principles.

Special Requirements

• Some after-hours work may be required.
• Occasional weekend work and rostered on-call (overnight and weekend) duties.
• Current WA Working With Children Check.
• Current National Police Clearance Certificate.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Linda Jenkins at

How to apply

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 3 November 2025.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

About the University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Advertised: 20 Oct 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 03 Nov 2025 W. Australia Standard Time