Health and Wellbeing Advisor; Student

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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 high‑quality 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 biopsychosocial‑cultural assessments and short‑term 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 help‑seeking 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).

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 high‑quality, student‑centred practice and continuous improvement in the delivery of wellbeing services.

The remuneration for this position is Higher 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.

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.

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's 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).