Student Success Advisor 2 Positions
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Job Description
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) works with colleagues across the University to successfully enable all aspects of Indigenous engagement learning and teaching engagement and research innovation in support of Griffiths strategic commitments.
Within the Office of Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) the GUMURRII Student Success Unit (SSU) exists to ensure Griffith Universitys Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander student success. With multiple learning centres and staff supporting students on all Griffith campuses GUMURRII supports one of the largest cohorts of First Peoples students at an Australian University.
As a Student Success Advisor youll be responsible for proactive frontline outreach engagement and support of First Peoples students. Working in direct partnerships consultation and collaboration with a wide range of internal and external staff and stakeholders GUMURRIIs Student Success Advisors play a pivotal role in achieving the highest levels of student retention progression and success.
About you
What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence ethics and engagement youll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact youll have on every community and every future.
You will also have:
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Be enthusiastic and committed to the delivery of highquality student service and outcomes.
- Possess exceptional customer service skills.
- Enjoy and be capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Have demonstrated strong interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn systems and processes.
- Have well developed IT skills including in Microsoft Office.
- To perform this role it is essential that the person who holds the position be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the AntiDiscrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
We recognise that your heritage is deeply personal to you. Proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is a requirement for appointment to this role. This includes that people filling the role:
- are of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
- identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- are accepted by your community as being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
A Confirmation of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent form executed by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisation with a common seal will also be required. The Griffith First Peoples Employment Partner is here to support you with this if need be. Please feel free to be in contact with the First Peoples Employment Partner at at any stage of the application process if you have any questions.
What we can offer
There are two positions available one continuing and one fixed term (until 20 March 2026 both positions are full time and primarily based at Griffith University Brisbane South (Nathan). As Griffith is a multisite University you may be required to work across other locations.
Griffith Universitys sites are located on the lands of the Yugarabul Yuggera Jagera Turrbal Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.
Salary Range
The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 6 range $ 91843 $ 97964 per annum 17 superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $107456 $114618 per annum.
Additional Information :
Why join Griffith
As a valuesled organisation at Griffith University weve worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:
- Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
- Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
- Generous leave entitlements including paid cultural leave parental leave and leave loading
- Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives on campus Gym facilities
Griffiths strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science Technology Engineering Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM).
How to apply
At Griffith were committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all whoever you are and wherever youre from. If you require any accommodations we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.
Griffith University values diversity inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zerotolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information please refer to Griffiths Modern Slavery Policy.
Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:
- A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About you section above and the position description
- Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details
- Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Heritage. We accept an original or notarised copy of a Letter of Confirmation issued by an incorporated Indigenous organisation and stamped with the organisations common seal. Confirmations of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status may be made by an incorporated community organisation association or body where the majority of members of the governing body are Aboriginal persons or Torres Strait Islanders or both.
Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information specifically about these roles please contact Kyah Hendriks Coordinator Student Success (Transition & Commencing) Gumurrii Student Success Unit at or Jazna Angeles Coordinator Student Success Gumurrii Student Success Unit at .
For application and recruitment advice please contact Ms Corinna Gartrell Talent Acquisition Partner at .
For application support please contact Bronwyn Ward First Peoples Employment Partner at .
For application support please contact People Services onand quote reference number REF7519H.
Closing date: Monday 21 April 2025 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.
Please allow at least 1 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
