Student Life 

• Permanent/continuing, full-time appointment 
• Level 8/9: $105,767 - $131,225 + 17% superannuation

The Manager Suicide Prevention and Postvention is a unique new role for UOW which has the ability to influence significant change across UOW and the communities that UOW supports. The role is responsible for leading institution-wide, and curriculum embedded programs that enhance awareness, skills and capabilities in suicide prevention and postvention for both staff and students. This role also provides strategic advice and expertise in the development and implementation of student mental health frameworks.  The role will work with internal and external stakeholders to design and coordinate implementation of the University of Wollongong (UOW) suicide prevention and postvention and student mental health initiatives, ensuring the perspectives and experiences of the UOW community are included in frameworks and decision-making processes. The Senior Manager Suicide Prevention and Postvention will also work with Faculties and Departments across UOW’s onshore campuses, to embed principles of suicide prevention into institutional practices and provide clinical intervention as required.

Position Description

Applicants are requested to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.  For further information Theresa Hoynes, Director Student Life on (02) 4221 3209.

Closing Date: Monday 12 June 2023, 11:59 PM

* Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.

The University of Wollongong is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, and a recognised leader in gender equality, we encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and people including: culturally and linguistically diverse, women, disability, LGBTIQ+, and Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians.

ABOUT US

The University of Wollongong was born with a mission to transform our region: to educate and empower the people of the Illawarra. Our commitment to a better future has shaped our direction and impact since our inception.

 Over the years, we have grown to be a global diverse and inclusive civic university, working to solve global challenges and promoting harmony and social cohesion. We are proud to be a globally recognised and respected university, opening doors for our students, staff and partners.