- Full-time, Continuing,
- Located at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
- Generous package, including 17% Superannuation and a range of employee benefits
- Be part of a passionate and innovative team
- HEO8 – from $119,264 per annum + 17% Superannuation
About the position
Wellbeing Services provides various wellbeing supports to La Trobe University students and staff across all La Trobe University campuses. Reporting to the Senior Manager and Clinical Lead, Student Health and Wellbeing, the Team Leader, Student Wellbeing Connect leads a team providing short-term case management, coordinated support, and risk management for students experiencing complex wellbeing, psychosocial, health, and safety concerns.
This role oversees day-to-day operations, including triage, assessment, supervision, and workload allocation, while working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to support student engagement, safety, and academic success across La Trobe University. Occasional travel between campuses may be required.
Mandatory Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
- Qualifications in Social Work or Psychology, and extensive management in similar setting/s such as mental health, health or wellbeing services, including eligibility for or current membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers, or current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Psychologist.
- Demonstrated management and leadership skills with experience in managing and leading staff to promote a cohesive and effective team and managing workflows.
- Ability to be responsible for program/system development and implementation.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
- Demonstrated high level of self-motivation and personal management skills.
- Proven leadership skills in managing professional staff engaged in the delivery of clinical and case management services, including experience in directing, engaging and motivating staff.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below:
https://youtu.be/6KCZyoQfw7E
Benefits:
- 17% employer contributed superannuation
- On site child care facilities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Tuesday 16th of June, 2026
Position Enquiries: Amelia Hilbert via Email a.hilbert@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker via Email M.Parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD - Team Leader Student Wellbeing Connect
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- An up to date resume and;
- A Cover letter, addressing each point of the Skills and knowledge required for the position located in the PD
Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.
