Adviser, First Nations Students - Identified First Nations Position
Support First Nations students to succeed
Dynamic, creative team with a commitment to driving results through
collaboration with First Nations communities and organisations
Attractive salary plus 17% superannuation
The Role
Continuing, Full Time (3 positions available)
Level 6 - $86,574 to $93,642 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
Albury-Wodonga, Goulburn, Port Macquarie (one position at each campus)
Under the direction of the Manager, First Nations Student Services, you will
be responsible for the collaborative development, and consistent
implementation and evaluation, of a range of advisory and advocacy services
through First Nations Student Connect.
This role provides services with an inclusive and holistic approach, to
support transition to University, access to support, and positive student
experience for First Nations students.
To be successful you will have:
Aboriginality including lived experience and understanding of the issues
affecting people in contemporary Australian society – your employer
considers Aboriginality a genuine occupational qualification for the role
in accordance with the Anti-Discrimination Act (s.14(d)).
Indigenous Australian cultures and societies appropriate to the position;
including lived experience and understanding of the issues affecting
people in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of
circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Demonstrated communication and negotiation skills to considerately and
effectively work with relevant stakeholders on matters relevant to the
delivery of quality higher education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people.
Demonstrated excellence in the use of inclusive approaches to the
provision of services, based upon a thorough understanding of the needs of
First Nations people, relevant to the service delivery context.
Capacity to effectively and efficiently deliver and support initiatives
and case load across multiple sites and mediums and to work with minimal
supervision.
Demonstrated excellence in customer services and interpersonal skills,
including written and verbal communication skills.
Sound knowledge of technology and experience in the use of online, and
flexible solutions in the delivery of services.
Satisfactory National Police and Working with Children Checks.
About Us
The Division of Student Success focuses on delivery of para-academic support
for students as well as enabling and transition programs through four key
areas: Enabling and Transition Programs, First Nations Pathways, First Nations
Student Connect and Student Skills. Through inclusive practices the division
builds aspiration levels for higher education, enhances participation in
chosen courses of study through retention strategies and enables people to
make smooth transitions into university and the workforce. We work
collaboratively with faculties and divisions, community, and industry to
enhance students' university experience.
We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the
character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we
collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help
their communities grow and flourish.
The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of
respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase
represents who we are at Charles Sturt University – our ethos. It comes from
traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission
of universities – to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better
place.
Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community,
welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.
This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under
section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Please be aware you may
be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity
This position has been targeted for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
Australians under Charles Sturt University's Indigenous Employment Strategy.
Application Requirements and Further Information
Charles Sturt University is partnering with Yilabara Solutions. To be
considered for one of these opportunities, please apply through SEEK (
Albury-Wodonga , Goulburn , Port Macquarie ), submitting your current
resume and a cover letter addressing the essential criteria stated in the
position description that demonstrates how you meet the role requirements.
Applicants not addressing the essential criteria may not be considered.
Applications are to be received by 10:00 am on Wednesday 22 May 2024.
Applications will be progressively reviewed prior to the closing date.
Additional information is available in the Position Description:
Position Description - Albury-Wodonga
Position Description - Goulburn
Position Description - Port Macquarie
or by contacting:
Matthew Clarke Ph: 0428 441 400
Closing Date: 10.00 am, 22 May 2024
( Applications are to be received by 10:00 am on Wednesday 22 May
2024)