Student Advocate

Job No.:569245

Work type:Casual

HEO 5 – various positions available
Fixed Term, Full time
Position can be based at any campus

The Student Advocate, reports to the Manager, Student Advocacy and plays a vital role in supporting students across all campuses by providing timely, independent, accurate and expert advice. Demonstrating high levels of integrity, discretion, and commitment to acting in the best interest of the students, the Student Advocate ensures impartial advocacy while navigating the complexities and sensitivities of often conflicting priorities between students and University stakeholders. The role involves independently managing and resolving complex student cases, identifying achievable outcomes and promoting self-advocacy ensuring students receive the support and access to services they need to succeed.

Essential Criteria:

A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience in a tertiary education environment with specialist expertise in advocacy in community organisations
Demonstrated advocacy, negotiation, dispute resolution, and conflict resolution skills
Comprehensive understanding of the university environment, including processes, mechanisms, and governance structures
Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, procedures, and equity issues affecting students in the tertiary education sector
Ability to comply with all university policies, procedures, and legislative or regulatory obligations

Essential Compliance Requirements

To hold this La Trobe University position the occupant must:

hold, or be willing to undertake and pass, a Victorian Working With Children Check; AND

take personal accountability to comply with all University policies, procedures and legislative or regulatory obligations; including but not limited to TEQSA and the Higher Education Threshold Standards.

Other Information

The position description is indicative of the initial expectation of the role and subject to changes to University goals and priorities, activities or focus of the job.

Close date : 11pm Sunday 13^th July 2025

Download File PD- Student Advocate _ Final.pdf