2x Officer, Indigenous Student Education

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia RMIT University Full time

Overview:
- 2x Continuing, full-time positions to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - Indigenous Identified role *- Salary Level HEW 6 (from $85,948 p.a + 17% Superannuation)- Based at the RMIT campus at Ngarara Willim in the heart of the city
- About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University’s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

About the role

We currently have two positions for Officer, Indigenous Student Education - one for the Higher Education Portfolio and the other in the Vocational Education Portfolio. In this role you will work with the

Ngarara Willim Centre

and ensure engagement and support is provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Higher Education, Postgraduate and Vocational Education students.

The Indigenous Student Education Officer (x2) will support Higher Education and Vocational Education porffolios and will do this by building strong purposeful links with communities and students and by working collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. This role supports the retention, progression and successful completion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

About You

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with people and building engagement with students and support networks. We are after someone who can commit to the role for the longer term and is happy to work on campus. The majority of the work includes providing advice and support to students
- connecting them with academic supports, housing and financial supports, providing opportunities for students to engage in social and cultural activities, assisting with the organising of global opportunities.

See video by Eleanor Franks about this role

About You

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with people and building engagement with students and support networks. We are after someone who can commit to the role for the longer term and is happy to work on campus. The majority of the work includes providing advice and support to students
- connecting them with academic supports, housing and financial supports, providing opportunities for students to engage in social and cultural activities, assisting with the organising of global opportunities.

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:
- Knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and an understanding of community needs, particularly the educational and personal support needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.- Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport with staff, students and the community and a demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.- Proven ability to access, to tailor and deliver information effectively to a diverse range of clients and stakeholders.- Proven strong organisational skills; sound analytical and problem solving skills, and a capacity to improve administration processes to improve efficiency.
- PD Officer Indigenous Student Education
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- PD Officer Indigenous Student Education
- HE

Desirable: A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent level of expertise in providing support and services to tertiary students.
- _This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. _Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply_. Proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required._

To Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position.

or phone +6139925 4364

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 26 May 2024

Applications Close:
26 May 2024 11.59 pm
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