Aboriginal Student Success Officer

4 days ago

Ballarat, Australia Federation University Australia Full time

Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and community in vocational education and training, through supporting their academia and social wellbeing.
- Aboriginal Education Centre - Mt Helen Campus
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment until January 2026
- HEW 6 - $91,516 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

In accordance with the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy; and under Special Measures Section 12, 28 and 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as an Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

Position closing date: 27/07/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

Working directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and community you will provide support and advice on student advocacy, organising and promoting events for significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events, providing initial advice to students and referring to other University services and/or external services where required.

You will:
- support, advise and link Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to the most appropriate support services;- develop strategies and processes which support the academic, physical, intellectual, social, spiritual, cultural needs, mental health and general wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.- maintain confidential student case notes, records and communication logs; and- contribute to a smooth student enrolment process.

About you

You will have the ability to take initiative, make sound decisions, problem solve and make judgment on the appropriate referral services. You will have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish collaborative and effective relationships with a wide range of people at all levels.

You will possess:
- knowledge and an in depth understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures;- skills and experience in working with a diverse and broad range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; and- experience in working in a student/community engagement and/or support role.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Applicants are required to submit a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages and a resume.

Federation University is committed to The Circle Back Initiative program, whereby we will respond to every applicant.

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