Lead, Student Development and Wellbeing

Classification: Academic Level C

Salary package: $142,446 - $158,323 per annum plus 17% superannuation

Terms: Full-time, Continuing

The Position

We are seeking to appoint a full time Academic – Lead, Student Development and Wellbeing. This role will contribute to the curriculum design and delivery of SMP courses and programs, undertake independent research and maintain a strong research profile aligned with the research themes of SMP, including in their primary area of work (student wellbeing).

The Lead, Student Development and Wellbeing will utilise their knowledge and expertise to lead the school's development of strategies to maximise student well-being and development and contribute to the design and delivery of professional development for academic and clinical staff in best-practice programs to support student well-being.

The Person

The ideal candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent qualification in medicine, psychology, or an allied health field, with experience in research and/or delivering high-quality education in a medical or health-related tertiary environment. They will have specialist knowledge or experience in wellbeing and mental health, ideally with students, young people, or health professionals.

The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to lead, coordinate, and deliver research, education, or training programs, and have experience in program development and implementation. Strong administrative and management skills, including leading teams, meeting deadlines, and achieving goals, are essential.

A proven track record in health research or scholarship, experience supervising research students, and a collegial, collaborative approach are also required.

The School/Department

The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and Southeastern NSW.

For further information please contact, A/Prof Alexandra Webb, Associate Director - Education (Medicine) T: , E:

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, click here. For enquiries about the application process, or if you require reasonable adjustment to apply for this role, please contact the hiring manager on the above listed details.

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
• Other documents, if required.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Please note: The successful candidate must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.