Koorie Liaison Officer

2 weeks ago

Preston, Australia Melbourne Polytechnic Full time

**INSPIRED**BY CURIOSITY.**UNITED**BY PURPOSE.**COMMITTED**TO YOU.**Vacancy Number**:84**Position Title**:Koorie Liaison Officer (KLO)**Employment Status**:Ongoing, Full Time**Department**:Student Experience**Location**:Preston**Award Classification**:PACCT 6.1 - 6.3**Salary**:$82,373 - $88,423 per annum (plus superannuation)**Hours per Week**:38

**Why Join Us**:
Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

- Industry-led, hands-on training
- Inclusive, future-focused environments
- A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

**About the Role**:
Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a passionate Koorie Liaison Officer to support the delivery of culturally safe and inclusive education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This role plays a vital part in strengthening community relationships, enhancing cultural competency across the institute, and embedding Indigenous perspectives into curriculum and learning environments.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Provide cultural support to teaching teams and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
- Deliver cultural awareness and safety training to staff
- Liaise with teaching teams to embed Indigenous content into curriculum
- Build and maintain strong relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
- Attend and report on community events
- Coordinate culturally relevant student activities and events
- Maintain data and contribute to strategic planning for Indigenous student support
- Promote cultural safety and inclusiveness across Melbourne Polytechnic

**Skills and Experience Required**:

- Relevant qualifications and/or minimum three years’ experience in education or Koorie organisational sector
- Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and community networks
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
- Demonstrated ability to enhance cultural competencyand inclusiveness in education
- Strong community connections to support student outcomes
- Highly desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain

**Additional Requirements**:
This is an **identified role**open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
- A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
- A National Police Check

**How to Apply**:

- Complete all pre-screening questions
- Upload your **CV**and **cover letter**(max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the **Key Skills and Experience**in the PD

**File Requirements**:

- Each file must be under **2MB**:

- **PDF**format is preferred (also accepts.doc or.docx)

**Selection Process**:
Our process includes:

- An interview (in-person or via **Microsoft Teams)**:

- Reference checks
- Employment and qualification verification

**Questions?**:
Contact: Recruitment Team

Applications close**:Wednesday 20 August 2025**

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