About the position
An integral role within the Educational Partnerships Program, this role will deliver programs that aim to familiarise participants of diverse backgrounds with higher education; inform their aspirations to access and participate in higher education and build their confidence to achieve through academic and study discipline immersion.
Responsibilities
* Develop, organise and facilitate outreach activities, particularly for secondary school students, that align with the strategic goals of the Educational Partnerships Program and wider University strategy.
* Provide both academic and broader support to students undertaking university curriculum in partner schools, including those undertaking VCE (VM).
* Provide outreach to broader partner organisations, which may include VET providers, community service organisations and other organisations.
* Collaborate actively with colleagues from La Trobe University Schools to develop and deliver engagement activities that align with relevant curriculum and school course portfolio strategy.
* Manage student leaders providing mentoring and engagement activities into schools on behalf of La Trobe.
* Contribute to the monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of activities.
* Provide targeted advice to teachers and students regarding pathways to study at La Trobe.
Skills and Experience
* A formal school or tertiary teaching qualification, e.g. B.Ed, M.Ed, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
* Proven ability to develop, implement and refine innovative activities that raise achievement, awareness, and higher education aspirations, particularly for under‐represented students.
* High level interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively across partner schools and the University.
* Demonstrated experience in program/event management and development, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
* Demonstrated commitment to social justice.
Benefits
* Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses.
Other Conditions
Full Working Rights in Australia are required for applicants.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
GBV Code
La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender‐Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender‐based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender‐based violence means any form of physical or non‐physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation of liberty or autonomy.
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