About the Role
The Program Coordinator role at Swinburne University of Technology Health & Wellbeing area is a key position within the Swinburne Health Services team, responsible for coordinating health promotion events, educational workshops, and activities to support students in addressing challenges, improving wellbeing, community engagement, and academic performance. Reporting to the Associate Director of Swinburne Health Service, the Program Coordinator will play a crucial role in supporting the University's commitment to student retention and successful completion of studies. Acting as a liaison for internal and external stakeholders, the Coordinator will provide administrative support for activities, events, and workshops, including preparing attendee lists, organizing staff participation, ensuring resources availability, and compiling evaluations and reports.
The ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced provider of strengths-based support services and a skilled communicator with the ability to build rapport with students. They will be passionate about promoting positive health and wellbeing, reducing stigma associated with mental health, and establishing sustainable preventative programs for students. The successful candidate will have a proactive approach to their work, enjoy engaging with people, and possess the desire to assist students in gaining the skills they need to cope with challenges and thrive in their academic and personal lives.
Further information regarding the role can be found in the attached position description.
About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:
- Demonstrated project Management and coordinator experience
- Experience in organizing and coordinating activities, events, workshops
- Experience working with culturally and linguistically diverse background
- High level of attention to detail and creativity
Qualifications
- Qualified Social Worker, Registered Nurse or Community Health Nurse, or Health Professional
- Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a nurse/psychologist; or
- Full membership of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW)
About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.
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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on
staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.
Applications Close: Tuesday, 2 April 2024 at 5pm.
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our
Equity & Diversity website.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact
inclusion@swin.edu.auAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
For any support please contact
DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP
Reconciliation Action PlanVictoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes
As a signatory to
Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.
We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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