Aboriginal Placements, Careers and Alumni Officer
6 days ago
Make a positive impact on the lives of students
- Work in a high performing and motivated team
- The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.
**About Us**:
Our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028.
Victoria University (VU) is a bold and progressive dual sector University, evidenced by the implementation of an Australian first, the VU First Year College® (FYC) and the VU Block Model as well as VU TAFE, renowned as a digital innovator in training and highly valued industry collaborator.
Our research with impact, is strongly aligned to our TAFE and higher education offerings. These include Sports and Exercise Science (ranked 7th in the world) as well as Policy Studies, Water, Green Research translation, Immunology and Early Childhood Education.
VU has a strategic commitment to being a thriving place to study and work. We are one of Australia’s most culturally and socially diverse universities, and our international students are highly valued contributors to the VU community.
**About the Role**:
VU is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Aboriginal Placements, Careers, and Alumni Officer who will be developing and maintaining meaningful relationships with Aboriginal partners, organisations and communities to create ongoing placement and career opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at VU.
In this role, you will work to strengthen the VU First Nations Alumni network by organising events, reunions, and networking opportunities that foster a supportive community for both students and graduates
**This is a full time continuing position at an HEP 6 classification with the salary range being $88,691 - $96,001 plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week.**
**About You**:
We are looking for someone with experience of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and community-based organisations, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges they face in their daily lives and operations as well as a strong commitment to identifying areas for enhancement in placement, career development, and alumni programs, ensuring the programs evolve to meet student needs.
You have strong organisational skills and are experienced in career development practices, including resume writing, interview preparation, job search strategies, and internship placements, specifically tailored to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), and ability to organise and prioritise workload in a busy/demanding environment.
**Conditions & Benefits**:
**How to APPLY**:
To view a copy of the position description please **click here**.
- A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description
- Your resume.
**Application Closing Date: 16 May 2025 at 11:59 pm**
**Commitment to Protecting Country**:
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU**:
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