Senior Koorie Liaison Officer

• Located at our Box Hill campus
• Full-time, ongoing position available
• PACCT 6 - $77,949 plus compulsory superannuation contribution

About Us:

Box Hill Institutes acknowledges that our campuses are situated on the ancestral lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We give thanks to the Wurundjeri as the Traditional Custodians of these lands. We pay our respects to their Elders - past, present and emerging. We commit to supporting and empowering our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees, students and communities through learning and education that helps them achieve success.

We are proud to be a leading education provider with a strong reputation for delivering high quality educational outcomes. At Box Hill Institute we are proud of our long-standing partnerships with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, and we are committed to implementing Government plans and policies designed to enhance outcomes for Aboriginal students, employee, and communities.

We are committed to a highly motivated and aligned workforce, so we’ll be by your side to enable you, help you grow, and offer you benefits which enhance your work life balance.

Box Hill Institute is a welcoming, safe and respectful work environment. We are work-life friendly and an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.

About the role:

The Koorie Liaison Officer (KLO), coordinates and leads Koorie Student Support Officers (KSSO) and establishes effective and positive working relationships between BHI and Koorie students, local communities, service providers, and industry and business partners.

The KLO does this by researching, developing and implementing activities and approaches that support the development, implementation and review of BHI’s Wurreker Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan.

The KLO coordinates student engagement and retention strategies, and matters involving cultural knowledge and awareness to encourage cultural understanding and safety within BHI. The KLO facilitates events, programs and projects designed to raise awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture within the BHI community.

The position reports to the Associate Director, Student Life and works collaboratively with teachers and managers at all levels to engage, retain, and build the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The position works closely with other members of the Student Life team to achieve its operational plan.

The Student Life Team works cooperatively with students and teachers to provide an engaging, positive and supportive learning community enabling high student retention and success, where the student voice is heard, and is reflected positively internally and to prospective students and clients.  The Student Life Team is an important part of BHI’s student value chain providing leadership in the development and delivery of a holistic, outstanding, and distinctive student experience so that the students have a seamless and improved end-to-end student experience.

This position is ongoing full time. Salary is level PACCT 6 $77,949 per annum plus superannuation.

About You:

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

The successful candidate must have:

• A relevant, diploma or higher qualification in education, program delivery, business, community, Youth Work, Welfare, Counselling, or equivalent.
• Professional experience working within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education or community sector, including collaborating with community networks to identify and address community needs.
• A successful background in a similar role and extensive experience with Aboriginal liaison would be advantageous.
• Cultural Understanding and Safety: This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Koorie culture and history, with the ability to proactively contribute to building Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety and respect within BHI for employees, students and visitors.
• Building Partnerships: Ability to build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, internal and external stakeholders which assist to create positive educational pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Ability and commitment to contribute to the growth and influence of BHI’s consultative and partnership relationships with the Koorie Community and other education organisations serving the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Administration and Accountability: Capacity to work well under pressure with the ability to prioritise and meet reporting and project deadlines in the context of good communication skills and sound record keeping. Develop clearly articulated student pathways through providing tailored experiences for students which includes individualised support and study plan options. Ability to work to an action plan and flexibly adapt when appropriate.
• Educational Delivery and Innovation: Demonstrated experience in working to provide supports to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or community. Ability to proactively promote and implement a range of student or client support strategies in a complex organisational context. Ability to meet legal, professional and policy requirements involved in the delivery of education and support programs to students.

Benefits:

BHI is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We understand the significance of cultural duties and are proud to offer flexible work arrangements, including adjustable working hours and remote work options, to support our employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We encourage open communication about individual needs and are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that respects and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members.

Our commitment to diversity extends to all aspects of our organization, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include:

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural leave including:
  • NAIDOC leave
  • Ceremonial Leave
  • Leave to attend Aboriginal Community meetings
  • Leave to attend AGM of Aboriginal community organisations
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Organisational Development training opportunities including Cultural Awareness Training for all employees
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Access to health & wellbeing resources
• Employee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions and more
• Access to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books and so much more
• Discounts on CAE/Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming
• On-site parking

If you have questions about this role, please contact Simone Spicer via email at s.spicer@boxhill.edu.au.

Applications close: 5pm, Thursday 27th June 2024

We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Candidates for employment at Box Hill Institute will be subject to pre-employment probity checks, and must satisfy Box Hill Institute’s pre-conditions for employment. These include providing a satisfactory (valid employee) Working With Children Check and National Police Check.

Box Hill Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.

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