Student Engagement Officer
Job No.:562112
Work type:Continuing
- Full-Time, Continuing position
- Located at La Trobe University’s Shepparton campus
- Attractive Remuneration Package
About the position
The Senior Officer, Indigenous Student Engagement have a direct role to improve the participation, retention and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through a range of initiatives, programs, activities to support students’ wellbeing and academic success.
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, as La Trobe University considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for the position under the 'special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
Skills and Experience
- Demonstrated depth or breadth of expertise developed through extensive relevant experience and application.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures historical and contemporary issues affecting participation in education. Experience working with Aboriginal people and knowledge of the local Aboriginal demographic.
- Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
- Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Sunday 28th August 2022
HR/Recruitment Enquiries; Email: recruitment@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
PD HEO5 Senior Officer Indigenous Student Engagement.pdf
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements
The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication. This position will require the incumbent to work onsite. As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
- Cover letter;
- An up to date resume;
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Why La Trobe:
- Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
- Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics
- Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
