Deputy Chief Wellbeing Officer

About this Opportunity

• Fixed Term (5 year contract), Full Time
• Student Success Division
• CQUniversity campus negotiable
• Attractive remuneration package of $166,000 (including base salary and 17% superannuation)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

The Deputy Chief Wellbeing Officer plays a pivotal role in providing strategic leadership and oversight for Student Counselling, Accessibility and Equity, and Chaplaincy Services across CQUniversity’s national footprint. This position focuses on implementing collaborative, best-practice initiatives to enhance student retention, achieve positive graduate outcomes, and deliver an exceptional student experience for CQUniversity’s diverse student community. Key priorities include driving institution-wide strategies such as the Disability-Informed Action Plan (currently in development) and Mindwaves 2.0, CQUniversity’s Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan.

Reporting to the Chief Wellbeing Officer, the Deputy Chief Wellbeing Officer leads the University’s response to student critical incidents, applying trauma-informed, student-centred practices that emphasise building staff capability. This position proactively oversees multiple teams within the Wellbeing Directorate, fostering a participative and empowering environment while promoting leadership development and psychological safety.

Be Rewarded

• 4 weeks annual leave
• Generous carers and parental leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• A postgraduate qualification or equivalent in a relevant field (such as counselling, mental health, psychology, or diversity, equity, and inclusion), combined with extensive relevant work experience.
• Extensive management experience or specialized expertise, with demonstrated knowledge of trauma-informed practices, critical incident management, and psychological safety.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage the delivery of specialised services in areas such as mental health counselling, wellbeing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong capability in implementing frameworks, policies, and procedures to achieve mental health, wellbeing, diversity, equity, and inclusion priorities for clients or students in a large organisation.
• In-depth understanding of legislation and codes related to mental health, counselling, equity, and inclusion, and their application within a university setting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proven ability to engage and consult effectively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, including executive leadership.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Job Requisition ID: 5398

Contact Details: 

Bethany Mackay

(07) 3023 4259

b.mackay@cqu.edu.au

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.