Footscray, Australia
Job Info
Job Identification 15855 Job Category Engagement Posting Date 04/30/2025, 03:55 AM Locations Footscray Park Apply Before 05/14/2025, 01:59 PM Job Schedule Full time
Job Description
Make a positive impact on the lives of prospective students Work in a high performing and motivated team The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.
About Us
Our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028.
Victoria University (VU) is a bold and progressive dual sector University, evidenced by the implementation of an Australian first, the VU First Year College (FYC) and the VU Block Model as well as VU TAFE, renowned as a digital innovator in training and highly valued industry collaborator.
Our research with impact, is strongly aligned to our TAFE and higher education offerings. These include Sports and Exercise Science (ranked 7th in the world) as well as Policy Studies, Water, Green Research translation, Immunology and Early Childhood Education.
VU has a strategic commitment to being a thriving place to study and work. We are one of Australia's most culturally and socially diverse universities, and our international students are highly valued contributors to the VU community.
About The Role
VU is seeking a enthusiastic and dedicated Outreach & Future Student Coordinator who will play a key role in raising awareness and understanding of VU and study options among prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
In this role, you will plan and coordinate the delivery of the University's Moondani Balluk Future Student Program, an integral component of our First Nations Action Plan. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting and empowering future Indigenous students in their higher education journey.
This is a full time continuing position at an HEP 7 classification with the salary range being $97,863 - $105,932 plus 17% superannuation, working 36.75 (1.0 FTE) hours per week.
About You
We are looking for someone with experience of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals and community-based organisations, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges they face in their daily lives and operations as well as a strong commitment to working collaboratively with them to build tertiary study aspirations and awareness of opportunities.
You have strong organisational skills and are skilled in planning and coordinating future student programs and have a proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting critical deadlines in a fast-paced organizational environment.
You possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written), with the ability to engage and maintain working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Conditions & Benefits
For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, gym memberships and other benefits, please visit this role is based at our Footscray Park campus, there will be frequent travel to other locations required.
How To APPLY
To view a copy of the position description please click here .
Your Application Must Include
A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity A statement addressing the selection criteria as stated on the position description Your resume.
For specific queries related to the role, please contact Karen Jackson, on
Application Closing Date: 14 May 2025 at 11:59 pm
Commitment To Protecting Country
Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.
Our Commitment To Diversity And Inclusion At VU
The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field and at this leadership level. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated contact person for the role to discuss their needs.
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