Aboriginal Community and Industry Partnership Broker

1 week ago


Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Federation University Australia Full time
Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to gain meaningful employment.

  • Aboriginal Education Centre
  • Ballarat Campus
  • Fulltime, fixedterm appointment for 12 months
  • HEW 7 $94,535 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation
Position closing date: 26/05/2024


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 University's 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


You will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to gain meaningful employment through brokering relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, industries and government through the provision of cadetship, internships and employment programs and co-op placements.


You will:
- facilitate the development of employment strategies, programs and co-op placements;- broker strong and sustainable relationships with industry, employers and other relevant stakeholders;- identify and secure a bank of positive industry engagement and employment opportunities for students; and- provide holistic cultural support for students to successfully engage in cadetships, traineeships, apprenticeships and intern and employment programs.

About you


You will have knowledge of the issues and challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students that impede learning and employment in addition to knowledge of the operations within other University student support services, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCO's) and other Aboriginal services.


You will possess demonstrated:
- high level of understanding and practical experience of contemporary issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples';- ability to develop strong partnerships including excellent interpersonal, strong leadership, creative mind set and solution-based problem-solving skills;- experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment programs supported by the government; andAll 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.

Interviews will be held on Thursday, 30 May 2024.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and suitability statement.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

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