Community Coordinator, ResLife Leadership

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Are you passionate about fostering growth and leadership in young people?

As Community Coordinator, ResLife Leadership, you will create a vibrant, supportive residential environment that promotes academic, social, and personal development. This role focuses on empowering student leaders and building a thriving, restorative community.

In this role you will:

• Lead the development and implementation of the Student Living Leadership Framework to support life-ready graduates.
• Manage and mentor over 60 Residential Mentors and oversee volunteer-led residential associations.
• Design and deliver leadership education and training programs tailored to young leaders.
• Drive continuous service improvement by reviewing and optimising processes and systems.

This continuing position is full time and will be located at the Callaghan Campus on Awabakal land.

How will you inspire us?

You will have:

• Proven experience in managing and mentoring young leaders, with strong skills in coaching, clear communication, and setting expectations.
• Expertise in project planning, stakeholder engagement, and working within policies and legislation.
• Familiarity with restorative practices and a commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive community.

This role is ideal for someone looking to join a vibrant, supportive team and who is driven by a passion for delivering enriching and memorable experiences to on-campus residents.

What we offer

The remuneration for this position is from $99,655 to $112,112 + 17% superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience. 

We offer a range of benefits and employment conditions that help you balance your commitments, stay healthy, and work effectively. For information on our employee benefits (such as leave, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships, and salary packaging) please visit here.  

About our University

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision are our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability.

The Student Experience Portfolio maintains a holistic approach to the student experience, connecting students to the support and services they need through a streamlined approach to administrative processes and an extensive range of student engagement initiatives. An ongoing focus of the domain is the delivery of services that are available to all students, regardless of their cohort, location or mode of study, and the maintenance of a culture of continuous improvement to enhance the student experience at the University.

Your next steps

Important information before you apply:

• If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ (or equivalent) to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy from the Related Documents section before commencing your application.
• Due to the nature of this role, this role requires a valid Working with Children Check.
• Applications for this position will only be accepted from those with Australian residency or a valid work permit.

Your application:

Your application must include:

• Your resume.
• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed on the attached Position Description.

Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document. This document should not exceed 3 pages.

We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.

We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For specific position enquiries, please contact Jess Rokobaro, Senior Manager, Business Operations (02) 4921 5233 or via email at jess.rokobaro@newcastle.edu.au 

Having technical difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au Please note, we do not accept email applications.

Closing date: Wednesday 12 March 2025 at 11.59pm AEDT

We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you

We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do. 

The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.  

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