Employment Type: Part Time, 14 hours per week

Duration: Up Until 30 June 2026

Remuneration: $110,073 + 17% superannuation + leave loading

Location: Wagga Wagga, New South Wales

To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Why this role matters:

The Wellness Support Advisor, Rural Clinical Campuses is responsible for the provision of wellbeing care services for UNSW rural students with social, emotional, health and wellbeing needs through triage, assessment and short solutions-based therapy.

The position holder works closely with the Faculty Wellbeing Officer and senior academic and professional staff at local Rural Clinical Campuses sites, as well as local services such as the Rural Adversity Mental Health Program (RAMPH) and other health professionals. The role will also 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 academic community. This process will facilitate the critical role in supporting students through a positive wellbeing approach and enhancing the student experience.

In collaboration with the Manager, Rural Clinical Campuses, the position holder will develop a work schedule to ensure on-campus availability between Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday each week at the identified campus, and have a capacity to travel and attend Albury campus a minimum of once per month and other times as required.

The position reports to the Manager, Rural Clinical Campuses and has no direct reports.

Skills Required:

• 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.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to provide expert guidance and advice on a range of issues impacting student welfare, participation, retention and success within the higher education sector.

To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.

Specific Pre-Employment Checks Required:

• Proof of Registration and/or Eligibility for Registration with appropriate accrediting body
• Verification of qualifications
• Working With Children Check
• Criminal History
• Current Drivers Licence

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​ 

• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​ 
• Flexible working ​ 
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​ 
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​ 
• Progressive HR practices​ 

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.  

How to apply

Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.

Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. Applications that do not address these selection criteria will not be considered.

To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.

Contact

Aarti

Talent Acquisition Coordinator

a.aarti@unsw.edu.au

Applications close:  30^th March before 11:30 pm

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.