Benefits

Free membership to on campus gym and swimming facilities

4 weeks annual leave, birthday leave, and ex gratia leave days

Flexible working arrangements

The Organisation

The Griffith University Gold Coast (GUGC) Student Guild is an independent student association servicing all students currently enrolled at the Griffith University Gold Coast campus. The Guild works closely with Griffith University and other key stakeholders to support the diverse community of approximately 18,000 students.

The Guild’s purpose is to provide students with positive, relevant, and valued services that support them to achieve success in all aspects of their student life.

The Role

If you are a passionate about improving the university experience and welfare of students, this could be the role for you! The Griffith University Student Guild is seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic individual to join the Student Services team as the Student Welfare Coordinator. The Student Welfare Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of critical welfare services aimed at addressing students’ basic needs, food security, and cost-of-living support, including but not limited to free groceries, second-hand clothing, free meals on campus and free sanitary products.

Key selection criteria

Essential:

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree from a recognised tertiary institution and a strong understanding of the tertiary education system, including student welfare services.

At least one year of industry experience in student support, event planning, or a similarly complex environment.

Strong stakeholder management experience, with the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of individuals, including those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Ability to analyse trends, think strategically, and implement effective service delivery plans and support programs on campus.

Demonstrated strong organisational and time management skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to manage competing demands effectively.

Strong stakeholder management experience and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals, including culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Demonstrated strong organisational skills, time management skills, a high level of attention to detail, and the ability to respond efficiently to competing demands.

Desirable:

Experience working within the higher education sector and an understanding of extracurricular services in that context.

Demonstrated experience engaging young people aged 18–25.

Experience in people management and leadership.

If this sounds like you and you want to make a meaningful contribution to the student experience at Griffith University Gold Coast, apply now.

How to apply

Applicants missing some selection criteria which is supported by relevant transferable skills and experience are encouraged to apply as the GUGC Student Guild takes a holistic view on a person’s voluntary, professional, and lived experiences in relation to this role.

Please submit your application online (click ‘apply’) and ensure you include the following:

1. One-to-two-page cover letter responding to the selection criteria and outlining your motivation and suitability for the role.

2. Current resume which should include:

Full name, address, telephone number and email address;

Details of education, professional training and qualifications;

Employment history, including current position;

Name and contact details of two references.

The full position description is available here: https://shorturl.at/NekzU

Please note that only applicants who provide their cover letter and resume as listed above will be considered for this role.

Application attachments should be saved as .doc, .docx or .pdf only. File names should be no more than 25 characters long and should include letters and numbers only.

Further information

Please direct all queries to Linda Gillespie, Business Services Coordinator, on [email protected].

Closing date

Applications close Wednesday 28 May at 5.00 pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.