VPC Education Support Officer

Role type: Full time Continuing
Department; Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous; Chancellery
Salary: $80400 - $85238 p.a. plus 17% super

• Community-centred Indigenous education initiative / blend classroom sport and cultural activities / visible impact in Shepparton
• Apply now to help Indigenous students succeed through supportive education cultural engagement and real employment pathways.
• Investing in you 17% superannuation benefits package including salary packaging health and wellbeing programs discounted services and professional development opportunities.

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as these positions are exempt under the Special Measure Provision Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

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Your next career opportunity
In this role you will support Indigenous young people to engage in education sport and culture.
You will help students navigate daily program requirements build confidence and progress towards meaningful work and study pathways.

What you will deliver:

• Support recruitment and enrolment of ASHE students including liaison with families agencies and service providers.
• Provide daily practical support including transport attendance monitoring and encouragement to meet study and placement commitments.
• Assist teachers in the VPC classroom motivating students and facilitating engaging learning sport and group activities.
• Coordinate and participate in community cultural and traditional games activities that strengthen student identity and connection.
• Contribute to planning delivery and reporting for ASHE programs including ASHEDay ASHEFest and student pathway planning.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Hold a Certificate IV or Diploma or bring equivalent education training and experience in youth support.
• Demonstrate experience supporting Indigenous young people and understanding the challenges affecting them their families and communities.
• Show active commitment to youth development with a track record of motivating and encouraging daily participation.
• Bring developing group facilitation and activity delivery skills with the ability to solve problems constructively.
• Model positive workplace behaviours and collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams using strong communication and presentation skills.
• Possess sound knowledge of the Shepparton Indigenous community including Rumbalara Football Netball Club and basic Microsoft Office skills.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment including:

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
• Career development opportunities including access to a range of tailored programs such as Academic Women in Leadership and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
• Progressive considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being including leading parental leave gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous
The Academy of Sport Health and Education (ASHE) uses sport culture and education to empower Indigenous communities.
Based in Shepparton the team works closely with local organisations families and Elders.

You will join passionate colleagues dedicated to improving educational health and employment outcomes for Indigenous young people.
The environment is supportive energetic and grounded in respect cultural safety and genuine community partnership.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued respected and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds identities and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Were committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at .

Application essentials:

• Visit apply with us to learn more about the process including tips and FAQs.
• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more

• For queries related to this specific position contact Alison McColl
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Walid Abdullatif at
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard onor at (subject: Recruitment Adjustments).

Apply today and join a community thats shaping the future.

Applications close: 19 May 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:

JR-012918 VPC Education Support Officer

JR-012918 VPC Education Support Officer