Senior Coordinator, Student Wellbeing Connect

• HEO7
• Full-time 
• Continuing Position
• Based at Trobe University’s Bundoora campus
• Hybrid working arrangements 

About the position 

The Senior Coordinator, Student Wellbeing Connect, sits within Wellbeing Services in the Student Experience and Employability Division at La Trobe University. The role supports student health and wellbeing through the delivery of high-quality clinical case management for students experiencing complex psychosocial challenges.

Key responsibilities include crisis intervention, risk assessment, care coordination, advocacy, supportive counselling and referrals to appropriate services. The role also provides trauma-informed, victim-centred support to students affected by violence, harassment, bullying or complex behavioural matters, helping them navigate challenges and achieve positive personal and academic outcomes.

Essential Criteria 

Skills and knowledge required for the position 

• Qualifications in Social Work or Psychology, with significant time post qualification and extensive relevant experience in case management, counselling and wellbeing support. Eligibility for membership of the AASW (Social Work) or registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency.
• Demonstrated experience in case management roles with experience in managing complex psychosocial issues, behavioural management, crisis intervention, risk assessment and managing a demanding case load.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience and success in working with diverse client groups, including the ability to engage and build rapport with complex clients.
• Experience in working in a trauma informed, victim centred manner, including experience in working with (but not limited to) people who have experienced intimate partner violence, harassment, bullying and sexual assault.

Please see the position description for all other Duties and Skills and knowledge required for the position 

  Benefits: 

• 17% employer contributed superannuation 

• On site childcare facilities 

• Flexible work arrangements, job-share applicants will be individually considered 

• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses 

  

Why La Trobe:  

• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in the future 
• 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  

How to apply 

Closing date: By Sunday the 22nd of November 2026

Position Enquiries: Courtney Walshe, Team Leader, Student Wellbeing Connect

Courtney.Walshe@latrobe.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, First Nations Talent Acquisition Consultant m.parker@latrobe.edu.au  

Position description below: 

 PD Senior Coordinator, Student Wellbeing Connect UPDATED (2).pdf

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: 

• An up-to-date resume; and
• A Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position relating to the key selection criteria

 Please scroll down to apply.  

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. 

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.