Wellness Support Advisor - University of New South Wales
Employment information: Fixed term contract until 30th April 2027; part - time (14 hours a week); $113,926 base pro rata, plus 17% superannuation and leave loading
The Wellness Support Advisor, UNSW Rural, provides support for UNSW rural students with social, emotional, health and wellbeing needs through triaging, assessing and providing short solutions-based therapy.
The position holder works closely with the Faculty Wellbeing Officer and senior academic and professional staff at local Rural Campus sites, as well as local services such as the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMPH) and other health professionals.
The role will liaise regularly with UNSW Central Services such as Mental Health Connect, Psychology and Wellness, Equitable Learning Service and Student Support Team, as well as the UNSW Medicine and Health community. This will facilitate the critical role in supporting students through a positive wellbeing approach that enhances the student experience.
Key Skills
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant post qualifying experience in Psychology, Counselling, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, or Mental Health Nurse with registration or eligibility for registration with the appropriate accrediting body.
- Demonstrated experience working with individuals who have psychosocial support needs such as disabilities, mental health, and chronic physical health, and significant experience conducting psycho‑social needs and risk assessments; and undertaking short‑term therapeutic interventions.
- Capacity to support students to navigate administrative processes in a complex environment, consult and influence stakeholders and advocate on behalf of students.
- Highly advanced interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to empathise and provide specialised advice to all rural students.
- Proven experience providing high‑quality support programs or service delivery to people from diverse backgrounds.
Applications close: Monday 6 April 2026
