Learning Success Officer

$81,928 to $88,710
- Ongoing, full-time
- Kelvin Grove

**Who are we looking for?**

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Learning Success Officer to join Oodgeroo Unit, Administrative Division.

The Learning Success Officer implements strategies to advance the participation and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The role focuses on delivering and monitoring initiatives that enhance the student experience. The Learning Success Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of student support practices that reflect the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to ensure their success. The position will work within a case management approach with other QUT services. The position will also develop referral pathways to a range of community-based services and support initiatives that inspire students to excel and achieve their goals. The Learning Success Officer will demonstrate leadership and initiative while working with other team members to achieve Unit outcomes. This position reports to the Senior Learning Success Officer for supervision, workload management and Performance Planning and Review (PPR).

**Real world impact**

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

**About the Administrative Division**

The Administrative Division plays an integral role in assisting the University to achieve its teaching, research and service goals in two important ways: firstly by providing management and support services in relation to students and staff through a range of operations; and secondly through its role as the custodian of the University's legislative obligations and standards, governance and policy.

**About the Oodgeroo Unit**

Established in 1991, The Oodgeroo Unit is QUT's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success unit, providing admission pathways and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Oodgeroo Unit is responsible for and committed to ensuring pathways to higher education and the academic success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This includes;
- assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enter University
- providing our students with academic, personal, and cultural support throughout their degree
- providing a visible cultural presence at QUT
- engaging in community events, representing QUT
- promoting real-world opportunities for our students.

Our main administration office is located at Kelvin Grove, with facilities at our Gardens Point student centre. On both campuses, we have computer labs, places to study and work with tutors, and places to meet with other students. All Oodgeroo Unit staff are required to work across both campuses. The Oodgeroo Unit is situated within the Administrative Division.

**What you need to succeed**

To thrive in this role, you will be proactive and dependable, with a desire to make a positive impact on the experience of our students.

You will demonstrate:

- Completion of undergraduate qualifications in education, training and/or extensive progress towards qualifications in education or social sciences or significant experience in these fields.
- Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.
- Demonstrated ability to assess and facilitate student-learning needs, and work effectively with students to develop relevant learning assistance strategies and individual learning plans.
- Work effectively with a range of partners to deliver and improve student-centric services.
- High level of interpersonal, organisation and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and positively influence decision making.