We are seeking a Indigenous Australian Student Success Coach to join Oodgeroo Unit, Indigenous Australians, Chancellery Division.
The Indigenous Australian Student Success Coach provides high-quality, culturally responsive support that builds on the strengths of Indigenous Australian students to help them navigate challenges and ensure a positive and enriching student experience. The role contributes to the development and implementation of practices that reflect the needs and aspirations of Indigenous Australian students to ensure their success. The coach works within a case management approach with other QUT support services and develops referral pathways to a range of community-based services and initiatives that support and inspire students to excel and achieve their goals. The coach demonstrates initiative while working with other team members, across the University, to support QUT's priority for recognising and fostering Indigenous Australian excellence. The position reports to the Indigenous Australian Senior Student Success Coach for career planning, development, and performance expectations.
This is a hybrid position.
* Remuneration: $111,341 to $120,557 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $94,084 to $101,872 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
* Location: Both Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses
* Open to: Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For this position it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).
About us
QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a "real world" focus. The Oodgeroo Unit is QUT's Indigenous Australian student success unit, providing admission pathways and support for Indigenous Australian people.
Our main administration office is located at Gardens Point campus, with facilities at our Kelvin Grove student centre. All Oodgeroo Unit staff are required to work across both campuses.
What you need to succeed
* Education, training and/or experience equivalent to a degree in education, training or social sciences with subsequent relevant experience working in these fields.
* Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous Australian peoples and their communities.
* Demonstrated understanding of the challenges Indigenous Australian students encounter in higher education and knowledge of good practice models and the policy landscape shaping high‐quality student support services.
* Demonstrated ability to effectively develop and nurture strong relationships with a range of partners to deliver and improve student‐centric support services that enrich the student experience.
* High level of interpersonal, organisational and communication skills including the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders to positively influence decision making.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team, apply initiative, exercise judgement, prioritise objectives and deliver results.
* Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and Indigenous Australian engagement.
Life at QUT
We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. A career at QUT offers:
* A healthy work‐life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
* Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation and leave loading of 17.5%.
* Generous parental leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super).
* Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and discounted rates on private health insurance.
* Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks.
* Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms.
* Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.
We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.
Applications Close: 06‐May‐
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