Indigenous Student Advisor - Melbourne, Australia - Swinburne University of Technology

Swinburne University of Technology

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Melbourne, Australia

6 days ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

The Indigenous Student Advisor is required to facilitate access and participation in tertiary study that enhance educational opportunity, retention and positive graduate outcomes while working alongside other Swinburne staff to progress the University's Reconciliation Action Plan.

As part of the Indigenous Student Services team in the Moondani Toombadool Centre, the role is responsible for the delivery, coordination and administration of services to students who identify as Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The Indigenous Student Advisor will provide direct support to students, monitor student progress and facilitate students access to relevant support services including tutors where required.

Additional responsibilities include working cooperatively with indigenous organisations to assist in the development and implementation of recommendations for Indigenous programs, and to support the delivery of Indigenous programs.

About You

To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

Provide support to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within VET as follows:
Ensure that followup occurs on all referrals and actions initiated in accordance with the Wurreker Implementation Plan and in collaboration with Indigenous Student Services Team.
Provide advice and support to VE students throughout their studies.
Monitor the progress of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander VE students throughout their time at Swinburne
Advise on support services available to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander VE students and prospective students within and external to the organisation.
Ensure appropriate advice, information and support is provided, compliant with all university policies and procedures.
Provide ongoing mentoring support to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander VE students.
Work as part of the Moondani Toombadool Centre Indigenous Student Services Team.
Ensure referrals to transition support to employment at course completion

Qualifications

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in an education/training setting.
A relevant degree or diploma, or demonstrated extensive experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples in an education/training setting.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges.

With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it.

We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
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Application Closes Wednesday March 29th at 11PM
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Equity and Diversity

Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.

For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

_ It is a genuine occupational requirement that the incumbent must identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander as authorised under the Equal Opportunity Act 2010._

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants