Full time, continuing (contingent on funding)
Provide learning and case management support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students completing study with the University
Base Salary $107,312 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, please submit a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality with your application.
The Gadigal Centre is the University of Sydney's dedicated student centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing academic, pastoral and cultural support services to Indigenous students to help them achieve their full potential.
As a Student Success Officer at the Gadigal Centre, you will liaise with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in study at the University, supporting them in all aspects of university life. You will work under the direction of the Student Success Manager and within a team of Student Success Officers to serve as the first contact point for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
provide learning guidance, information, advice, and case-management support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
facilitate student interaction with peers, mentors and academics
support student engagement events and opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
liaise with others (Accommodation, Financial Assistance, Disability Services etc.) to ensure services are utilised by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
About you
knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures
demonstrated first-hand lived experience and engagement in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander communities, and/or working with students
computer skills, including MS Office and CRM systems
experience working in the tertiary education preferred, but not essential.
The University of Sydney YURA Network, formally the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network promotes sharing of experiences, networking and professional support for career development and mentoring. It is supported by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 that aims to increase employment and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
The University recognises that the cultural load undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff on behalf of the University culturally enriches the institution. It also advances the University’s commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities. Engagement with cultural duties, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge holders and navigating cross-cultural interactions are recognised as crucial elements of this role and will be allocated appropriate time in workloads, including work plans, and will be considered in criteria for promotion.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre-employment checks and declarations
Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check…