Aboriginal Student Success Officer
Aboriginal Student Success Officer
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Job Description
Aboriginal Education Centre SMB Campus
Fulltime and/or parttime continuing appointment
HEW 6 $88421 p.a. prorata plus up to 17 superannuationPosition closing date: 28/04/2025
Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022 and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.
With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.
In accordance with the Universitys Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy; and under Special Measures Section 12 28 and 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as an Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.
Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
About the role
Working directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and community you will provide support and advice on student advocacy organising and promoting events for significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events providing initial advice to students and referring to other University services and/or external services where required.
You will:
support advise and link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to the most appropriate support services;
develop strategies and processes which support the academic physical intellectual social spiritual cultural needs mental health and general wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
maintain confidential student case notes records and communication logs; and
contribute to a smooth student enrolment process.
About you
You will have the ability to take initiative make sound decisions problem solve and make judgment on the appropriate referral services. You will have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with a wide range of people at all levels.
You will possess:
knowledge and an in depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures
skills and experience in working with a diverse and broad range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; and
experience in working in a student/community engagement and/or support role.
All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.
How to apply
Please apply by Tuesday 29 April 2025
Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed twopages.
Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program whereby we will respond to every applicant.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application please email the Recruitment team or phone. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific inquiries.
Let our staff tell you more.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
