International Student Support Coordinator
Job No.: 568430
Work type: Fixed Term
Full time
Fixed Term until 31/1/2028
Bendigo Campus
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About the position
The La Trobe Rural Health School (LRHS) is the largest rural health school
in Australia. The LRHS is based at all four regional campuses of the
University: Bendigo, Mildura, Shepparton and Albury-Wodonga.
The LRHS has a growing number of international students enrolled across the
regional campuses.
Reporting to the LRHS Associate Dean- Academic Partnerships and the Senior
Manager Student Advising Programs, the primary purpose of this position is to:
Facilitate the delivery of support services, community engagement and transition programs to LRHS international students on the Bendigo, Shepparton, Albury-Wodonga and Mildura campuses.
Educate staff and students on intercultural competence and policy and procedures relevant to international students.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Provision of information, limited pastoral care and referral to other
University services and external agencies as appropriate to on-shore
international students, with respect to matters such as adjustment,
homesickness, family problems, academic progress, health and finance.
Development of new and co-ordination and linking into existing student
engagement programs that address the social inclusion needs of
international students.
Contribute to the development of community engagement programs with local
Councils, clubs and other key community stakeholders
In collaboration with Student Advising and Student life to support the
delivery of the International Student orientation sessions.
In collaboration with the LRHS Clinical Academic Coordinators and the
Placement Partners and Operations team to ensure international students'
placements are geographically close to their enrolled campus, and able to
be supported by academic staff
In collaboration with the LRHS Clinical Academic Coordinators, work with
clinical placement partners to ensure international students are allocated
clinical placements that are culturally safe and supportive
In collaboration with Senior Manager in Student Advising develop and
deliver training for University staff and students on cross-cultural
communication and administrative procedures.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have:
An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least
4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management
expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge,
training and/or experience.
Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and cross-cultural communication skills.
Highly developed interpersonal skills, written and verbal communication
skills, including ability to tailor communication styles to diverse
audiences.
Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to solve complex problems
in an autonomous manner and with sound judgment.
Demonstrated management of short term and long-term projects, and the
ability to work both as part of a team and independently with minimal
supervision, as required.
Demonstrated ability to contribute to the continuous improvement of
systems and processes in a service-oriented environment.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and
experience required for this position.
Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;
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Benefits:
17% employer contributed superannuation
Flexible work arrangements
Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La
Trobe courses
How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm, Wednesday 5th February 2025
Position Enquiries: Byron Perrin, Associate Dean, Academic Partnerships
via email [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
via email [email protected]
Position Description below:
PD - International Student Support Coordinator.pdf
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this
position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following
documents:
Cover letter,
An up-to-date resume;
A separate document addressing each bullet point under the Skills and
Experience in this advertisement.
Please scroll down to apply.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive
workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and
encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application
and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as
accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be
offered to shortlisted candidates.
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.