• Part time, Continuing position .5FTE
• Located at La Trobe’s Albury-Wodonga (Bungambrawatha) Campus (Woddha Gki-Lya Indigenous Education Unit)
• HEO5 salary scale
About the position
The Indigenous Student Engagement coordinators have a direct role to improve the participation, retention and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through developing and delivering a range of initiatives, programs, activities to support students’ wellbeing and academic success. The role reposts into the Deputy Director, Indigenous Student 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
To be considered for this position, you will have;
• Hold, or be willing to undertake and pass, a Victorian Working With Children Check;
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
About La Trobe
La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.
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How to apply
Closing date: Thursday the 22nd of May 2025
Position Enquiries: Renee Sleigh, Deputy Director Indigenous Student Success, email: r.sleigh@latrobe.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, First Nations Talent Acquisition Consultant email: m.parker@latrobe.edu.au
Position Description below:
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
• A Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and;
• An up to date resume
This is an identified Indigenous position and in accordance with La Trobe University policies and procedures confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required as part of the application.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
