We are seeking a highly motivated and organised Student Support Officer to join our team in providing support to students in all areas of their academic and personal lives during the school terms.
This role requires experience working with young people and in particular Indigenous youth in an educational setting. Strong cultural awareness, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are crucial.
The successful candidate will be responsible for developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders including parents/ guardians and partner school staff. They will also facilitate students' active participation in activities and events, and encourage and support students to reflect core values.
Responsibilities include:
* Meeting with scholarship students face to face on and off school campuses
* Developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders
* Facilitating students' active participation in activities and events
* Encouraging and supporting students to reflect core values
* Providing educational, social, and emotional support to students within a framework of increasing independence, relevant to the age of the student
* Encouraging students to develop a robust sense of cultural self, maintain cultural connections and actively participate in cultural activities
* Case management including reporting and record keeping as required by the position
* Working closely with others in the Student Support Team to support individual students and the wider student cohort across Australia
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in education, counselling, or a related field, although this is not essential. Experience working with Indigenous youth aged 12-17 years in a higher education setting is also desirable.
The successful candidate will have strong cultural awareness and/or lived experience, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and exceptional ability to build rapport and trusting relationships with both the scholars, their families and the school.
They will also have strong organisational and time management skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, aptitude for using technology-based case management systems, and ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
Additionally, the successful candidate will be available to work outside of business hours, travel at least four times each year to attend training, development and team building sessions, and hold a non-restricted open driver's license with a good driving record.
Salary: Competitive hourly rate + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About Us
We have been changing the lives of Indigenous children from remote and regional communities for nearly two decades by providing scholarships to Australia's leading boarding schools. We proudly support over 250 students on their boarding school journey at 20 partner schools, with over 500 accomplished alumni who are making their mark across the nation.
Key Capabilities and Competencies
* Bachelor's degree in education, counselling, or a related field (advantageous but not essential)
* Experience working with Indigenous youth aged 12-17 years in a higher education setting
* Strong cultural awareness and/or lived experience
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Exceptional ability to build rapport and trusting relationships
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Aptitude for using technology-based case management systems
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
Additional Requirements
* Availability to work outside of business hours
* Availability to travel at least four times each year
* Hold a non-restricted open driver's license with a good driving record
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and a one-page cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you are interested in this position.
To discuss the role confidentially please contact Jade Taylor.
Yalari is committed to offering workplace flexibility options to our staff. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.