• Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Fixed Term Contract until January 2026    
• Remuneration: Competitive total remuneration package
• Location:  Kensington NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)

Why your role matters

Join our team at UNSW as the Head of Student Life, a pivotal leadership position within the Pro Vice-Chancellor Student Success portfolio. You will spearhead the strategic and operational direction of our Student Life strategy, collaborating closely with Faculties, Schools, and Divisions to enrich the student experience beyond the classroom.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership: Lead a multidisciplinary team in delivering comprehensive personal, financial, and social support services to enhance student wellbeing and success.

Expert advice: Advise the Pro Vice-Chancellor and senior stakeholders on critical incident management, international student compliance, and support.

Student Engagement and Support: Foster a sense of belonging by leading the development and implementation of innovative onboarding and transition and co-curricular student engagement activities as well as tailored support for diverse student communities.

Collaboration: Work closely with divisional colleagues to ensure holistic support for at-risk students and equitable academic assistance.

Critical Incident Management: Play a critical and leading role in the university's Critical Incident Management Team (CIMT), ensuring swift and effective responses to student incidents in alignment with university policies.

About You: You will hold a relevant tertiary qualification with substantial relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience, in a transnational education (TNE) environment in an Australian context would be a distinct advantage alongside:

Experience: Significant leadership experience and strong discipline knowledge in the conceptual frameworks for social work, crisis management and case management of vulnerable or at-risk students particularly in the university environment.

Strategic Vision: Proven ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives that enhance student engagement, participation and sense of belonging through access to support services and initiatives.

Collaboration: Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills to work effectively with diverse senior stakeholders across the university.

Policy Alignment: In-depth knowledge and application of university policies and procedures as well as legislation related to student support and well-being.

Reporting Structure: Reporting directly to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Success, the Head of Student Life oversees a team of 4 direct reports, playing a crucial role in shaping the university's commitment to student success and holistic development.

If you are passionate about creating a vibrant and supportive student community and possess the leadership skills to drive transformative change, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

The Organisation

UNSW isn’t like other places you’ve worked. Yes, we’re a large organisation with a diverse and talented community; a community doing extraordinary things. But what makes us different isn’t only what we do, it’s how we do it. Together, we are driven to be thoughtful, practical, and purposeful in all we do.  If you want a career where you can thrive, be challenged and do meaningful work, you’re in the right place.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offers a competitive salary and access to UNSW benefits including:

• Flexible working
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices
• Discounts and entitlements 

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

To Apply: Please submit your CV, Cover Letter and responses to the selection criteria (the skills and experience in the PD) via the ‘Apply Now’ button.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: Sunday 1st December 2024 at 11.55pm.

Get in Touch: Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. 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.