Identified - Aboriginal Student Support Officer
Identified - Aboriginal Student Support Officer
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Identified Aboriginal Student Support Officer
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Fulltime Temporary until October 2025
Salary package $84647 including salary ranging between $74912 $82688 Superannuation Annual Leave Loading
At TAFE NSW we are dedicated to lifechanging impact.
Thats why we offer worldclass training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.
Lifechanging impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to shape someones world. Whether thats inspiring students supporting each other or helping our communities and industries flourish.
We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First Integrity Collaboration and Excellence. They define who we are how we work and inspire our performance.
About the role
The Aboriginal Student Support Officer plays a vital role in supporting students enrolled on their local campus. The successful candidate will support Aboriginal students in achieving successful outcomes by engaging effectively with students communities and other relevant stakeholders; monitoring and supporting students; identifying student needs and making appropriate referrals.
About You
You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal students in achieving successful outcomes. Have strong communication skills and demonstrated experience in building effective relationships with key stakeholders. You are skilled and experienced in collaborating with diverse individuals to plan and implement culturally appropriate strategies to provide exceptional learner experiences. You have the ability and desire to address the noneducational and educational barriers to success for your local community and understanding of relevant Aboriginal and nonAboriginal services for referral and to provide appropriate pathways to employment and / or further education.
Being resilient and flexible you are comfortable with constructively managing conflict mediating and managing issues with sensitivity and confidentiality. You have demonstrated ability in the use of Office 365 and a strong background in administration (highly desirable within the education sector). Crucially you are someone who shares the TAFE NSW Values of Integrity Collaboration Excellence and Customer First.
To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description.
Our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
With over 400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership group possessing over 240 years of expertise in the VET sector we are committed to creating a culturally safe workplace where dignity trust respect and the promotion of diversity and inclusion are valued.
At TAFE NSW you will have a sense of belonging and the opportunity to share your skills stories and passions and represent your communities and culture.
We are proud of our Reconciliation Action Plan and our Aboriginal Employment Strategy and are continually improving our services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
A career of lifechanging impact awaits you. Apply now!
Applications close Sunday 4th May 2025 at 11.55pm AEDT
To apply for this role click on apply and provide:
- Current Resume
- Certified copies of relevant Qualifications
- Confirmation of Aboriginality For confidential advice and support regarding this please contact Jordan and Katie via email:
- Answer the Targeted question when prompted in application
Targeted question:Demonstrating your experience in supporting clients/students provide an example of a time where you have had to engage with both internal and external stakeholders or networks to be able to provide support to the client/student. What factors did you consider ensuring that the client/student felt supported and you achieved the required outcomes. 300 words max)
At TAFE NSW we are creating an accessible and inclusive workforce so you can safely bring your whole self to work and connect with your community through our many diverse employee networks. If you require an adjustment in the recruitment process please let your Talent Acquisition Advisor know.
General recruitment and adjustment enquiries:contact Shenayd Stewart Talent Acquisition Advisor via email
Rolespecific enquiries: contact Jodi Ritchie Senior Manager Aboriginal Engagement and Student Support via email
Aboriginal Candidate support:contactJordan Smith and Katie Spry Aboriginal Employment Advocates via email:
Applicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and be accepted in the community as such. An applicants race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW AntiDiscrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation with their application.
For helpful insights into preparing your application TAFE NSWs recruitment process and getting interview ready read through our Application Process and the interactive Capability Application Tool.
This is a childrelated position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in childrelated work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct.
For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.
An eligibility list valid for 18 months may be created for this position and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant may be filled via this recruitment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
