Indigenous Outcomes Officer

About TAFE Queensland
TAFE Queensland is proud to be the largest and most experienced Vocational Education and Training provider in the State. For more than 140 years, TAFE Queensland has delivered practical and industry-relevant training to provide students with the skills and experience they need to build lifelong careers. We have recently been named the State Winner of the 2021 Large Training Provider of the Year at the prestigious Queensland Training Awards. Our training is delivered to students and apprentices on-site, online, in the workplace, or on-campus to give people the skills they need to enrich their communities, support their industries, and strengthen their local economies.
By working at TAFE Queensland, you can be part of a highly experienced workforce closely connected with their industries and dedicated to delivering best practices and innovative training.
Your Opportunity
This position will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and students to identify training opportunities and pathways to further study and employment. The position will also provide quality cultural, social and practical support to proactively assist indigenous students in the completion of their studies, and in activities to assist them to gain employment.
The Indigenous Outcomes Officer reports to the Manager Student Support, and works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
This is a Permanent, Full-Time opportunity.
The position will be based primarily at Southbank campus however you may be required to perform work at other TAFE Queensland campuses.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop programs and source training opportunities to maximise employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Maintain an understanding of funding arrangements and initiatives, and proactively seek new funding opportunities to support Indigenous training and employment outcomes.
- Work collaboratively and be proactive in seeking partnerships with a range of internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to, Indigenous community organisations, government departments, internal business units of TAFE Queensland, and employers aligning with courses attended by ATSI students.
- Provide support, consultation and referral services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on academic, personal and career matters, working collaboratively with Counsellors and AccessAbility Support Officers to ensure a cohesive approach.
- Work with ATSI students to create a plan and goals for their progression through study and into employment, identifying further skills required, and assisting them to upskill by providing practical support such as resume writing, mock interviews, monitoring relevant job ads and introduction to relevant employers, to maximise employment outcomes.
- Be a presence, and create opportunities on campus, to enhance awareness of the service for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, such as attending orientations and events, including non-indigenous events, and promote TAFE Queensland programs to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups and individuals by attending community events such as expos, career days and community meetings.
- Maintain relevant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student databases and calendar of student appointments, and provide reports on the progress and learning activities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students as required.
- Coordinate, initiate and participate in staff development activities as appropriate, with a particular focus on cross-cultural awareness and incorporation into business activities.
- Liaise with Indigenous stakeholders and student groups regarding course opportunities and facilitating any prospective student/partnership visits.
- Liaise with relevant State and Commonwealth departments in relation to funding, partnerships and other student initiatives.
- Contribute to the success of transformation and cultural change through promoting and modelling the established values of Safety First, Working Together, Focussing on our Customer, Taking Responsibility and Showing Initiative.
- Live a safety culture, lead by example and support the Health Safety and Environment Management System to establish and maintain industry partnerships and models for student engagement to advance the standing and reputation of the organisation.

How you will be assessed
The ideal applicant will be someone who has the following key capabilities:
1. Highly developed interpersonal and written communication skills, including the ability to promote TAFE Queensland programs to a range of community and other organisations.
2. Sound knowledge and understanding of, and the ability to appropriately and effectively engage with, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
3. Ability to initiate and manage work projects and achieve results.
4. Ability to provide a consultative service on academic, personal and career matters to Indi