Aboriginal Student Support Officer Role

3 weeks ago


South Coast, Australia Legal Aid NSW Full time

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 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 non-educational and educational barriers to success for your local community, 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.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role you need to meet the following essential requirements:

  • Certificate IV in relevant area or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience in administrative support services
  • Proof of Aboriginality
  • Class C Driver's Licence

How to Apply

Your application for this role should include the following:

  • Current Resume (PDF)
  • Cover Letter addressing the Essential Requirements above (PDF) (max. one page)
  • Certified copies of relevant Qualifications and Class C Driver's Licence (PDF)
  • Confirmation of Aboriginality (PDF)

Requirements to Work at TAFE

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 applicant's race is a genuine occupational qualification and is authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginality documentation as a part of the application process.

A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite of anyone in child-related work. It involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. More information on The Working with Children Check (WWCC) can be found at Office of the Children's Guardian.

For ongoing positions in the NSW Public Sector, you need to be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

At TAFE NSW we are committed to creating an inclusive workforce which reflects the community and the customers we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from all people regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, cultural background, or sexual orientation.

We provide reasonable adjustments in our recruitment process and in the workplace. If you need an adjustment in the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition Advisor Meg O'Halloran via email at .



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