Arc Wellness strives to put students’ health and happiness first. Mental health and Wellbeing are more important than ever before, and one of the best ways we can improve wellbeing outcomes on campus is by empowering students to look out for one another. The Check Point Officer is responsible for establishing and running the Check Point program which has the following objectives:
(1) Promote positive habits around basic needs, develop the wellbeing literacy of the student community, and speak to the unique challenges and pressures of the student experience.
(2) Reduce barriers for students to access nutritional food at high stress periods in their study.
(3) Provide students with relevant tips and information online, in print, and face to face to help navigate topics including nutrition, sleep, movement and mindfulness.
(4) Provide a means through which student volunteers develop their interpersonal and professional skills and work in a team environment with other students. (5) Answer questions around mental health and wellbeing, referring students to relevant UNSW and external resources and support services.
Who are We?
Arc is UNSW’s student organisation. We like to call ourselves the cool older sibling. We know that the best parts of going to uni is all the stuff you do outside the classroom, and we pride ourselves on making that experience awesome. We do that through a huge range of opportunities and services available to students online and in-person. Working at Arc you’ll join a welcoming team of full of like-minded students, who believe in listening to students, working together and having fun between hard work. Work perks include professional development opportunities, the occasional work cake party, hot desk spaces, tickets to the Arc Annual Dinner, and more. But probably the best thing you’ll get out of working here are some friendships you’ll never forget.
Imposter Syndrome disclaimer: If you’re reading this thinking, ‘no way can I do this, I have no experience’, you should know that some of the best student officers at Arc applied when they had no experience. We took them on because we believe in giving people their first chance, and because they showed they had a willingness to learn, problem solve and try new things. You could be that person too
Job Description
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
• Program Operations
o Maintain strong relationships and collaborate with supervisors, internal departments, UNSW Libraries and other Arc programs cohesively.
o Manage the safe collection, transportation and dispensing of food from various campus locations.
o Ensure all borrowed equipment is handled with care and returned promptly in perfect condition to the agreed locations.
o Assist in the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, volunteer rosters, runsheets, and logistics for small scale events and execute them within set parameters.
o Maintain up-to-date content across our online platforms (including website, and social media) providing opportunities for students to engage with their communities in a digital space.
o Be prepared to work out of hours shifts, including late evenings 3 - 10 weeknights a term, and occasional weekends if necessary. (You will be paid overtime for out of hours work.)
• Volunteer Coordination o Assist in the recruitment and training of volunteers
o Help to build a passionate community of volunteers and facilitate social, interpersonal and professional development opportunities for them.
o Maintain clear and consistent communication as the point of contact for volunteers to direct and guide them through necessary tasks and events.
• Logistics & Admin
o Track volunteer data and facilitate sufficient volunteering opportunities for AHEGS accreditation.
o Track metrics and meet targets around student engagement and participation in relation to program goals & KPTs.
o Complete risk assessments, safety briefings, and other ad hoc administration tasks.
Desired Skills and Experience
SELECTION CRITERIA
• A UNSW student in 2025.
• Passionate about the primary objectives of the program
• Understand university student’s needs and an ability to effectively incorporate these into the program's operations.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and public speaking.
• High attention to detail with proven organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, including the ability to make decisions under pressure.
Desirable:
• Leadership experience and the ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Experience in events management and/or project management.
• Experience in engaging student participants and volunteers online and in person.
What We Can Offer You
• Flexible hours to suit your Uni timetable (average of 12hrs/wk)
• A casual hourly rate of $32.91/ hr
• A unique opportunity to positively impact your peers
• A fun, fast and driven environment with lots of potential for learning and growth
• Awesome professional experience working in a sector leading organisation
• Convenient location on UNSW Kensington Campus
Applications close on 22 SEPTEMBER 2024, 11.59 PM. If you would like to apply, submit the following:
1. Your resume (one page)
2. A covering letter addressing the selection criteria and answering the following questions (maximum 1 one page):
• Using examples, please tell us about times in your life when you have exhibited the following skills and abilities. These can be from your academic, extra-curricular, professional, or personal life.
o High attention to detail with proven organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines, including the ability to make decisions under pressure.
o Excellent communication skills; verbal, written and public speaking.
• How would you make sure volunteers feel supported, motivated, and engaged?
