• Permanent/continuing, full time position 
• Level 8/9: $120,866 - $149,960 + 17% superannuation 

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is a leading Australian university with a strong global footprint and a deep commitment to student wellbeing, equity and inclusion. We are seeking an experienced and values-driven Manager, Student Mental Health to lead the design, delivery and evaluation of mental health services that support our diverse student community.

The Role

Reporting to the Associate Director, Student Support and Wellbeing, the Manager Student Mental Health provides strategic and operational leadership for UOW’s student mental health services. The role oversees a multidisciplinary team delivering a continuum of proactive to reactive mental health supports, aligned with UOW’s strategic vision, policies and legislative obligations.

This position plays a critical role in UOW’s response to the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, particularly in the provision of therapeutic support, counselling, and responses to critical incidents including Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment (SASH).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage UOW’s student mental health services, ensuring a comprehensive range of interventions including individual counselling, group programs, online resources and self-help materials.
• Design, implement and evaluate a whole-of-institution approach to student mental health and wellbeing in collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Provide high-quality leadership and line management to a team of counsellors, including workforce planning, supervision, performance management and professional development.
• Oversee service operations, including financial management and compliance with clinical, administrative and record-keeping requirements.
• Develop and maintain strong internal and external partnerships to enhance referral pathways and service integration.
• Deliver counselling and group programs that promote student wellbeing, resilience and agency.
• Provide leadership in responses to critical incidents and gender-based violence matters, where required.

About You

You are an experienced mental health professional and leader who thrives in complex environments and is passionate about student wellbeing. You bring strong strategic capability, sound clinical judgement, and a collaborative leadership style.

The successful applicant will be required to produce a valid working with children check and a criminal history check prior to commencement.

Position Description

How to Apply

To apply for this position applicants are requested to provide an up-to-date resume and a cover letter (no more than 3 pages) providing details of their skills, qualifications and experience in relation to the position description. 

For further information about this opportunity, please contact Erin Hiesley ********@uow.edu.au

Closing Date: Sunday 8 February 2026 11:55 PM

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender-based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

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.

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

This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.