Manager, Student Assist and Counsellor

The Manager, reporting to the Assistant Director (Student Services), will be located in Student Assist within the Directorate of Student Administration and Services. The Directorate services over 18,000 students (4,000 Internal and 14,000 external). Approximately 2,000 students reside on-campus in the residential system. Student Assist incorporates personal counselling, career development, equity, disability and service quality services. It is expected that the Manager will provide day-to-day management of Student Assist, as well as delivering part-time professional service as a counsellor.

This role interacts with a broad range of staff and students across the campus and requires an ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels within the organisation. The position is responsible to the Assistant Director for the development of integrated programs, procedures and practices for the personal student support services of the University.

Applicants must have postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, with current or eligibility for membership of APS and registration as a psychologist in NSW, or accreditation as a social worker with the AASW. Demonstrated extensive management experience, outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent planning and organisational skills are also required.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Rhonda Leece, ph: (02) 6773 3408 or email: rleec@une.edu.au. For further information about the Unit visit: www.une.edu.au/student-assist .

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

This position is only open to those who already hold a valid working visa in Australia.

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures.

Position Statement

Application Coversheet