Aboriginal Student Support Advocate (Part-Time)

Tafe Nsw; Kurri Kurri; On-site; AUD 94,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

21-hour working week

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

TAFE NSW is seeking an Aboriginal Student Support Officer (Identified) to provide on-campus support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Kurri Kurri Campus. This part-time 0.6 FTE role focuses on guiding students, fostering connections with communities, and linking them with essential services.

You will work collaboratively with campuses, undertake referrals, and contribute to reconciliation initiatives, with a commitment to cultural safety and student success.

Qualifications

• Aboriginality is a genuine occupational qualification.
• Certificate IV in relevant area or equivalent skills.
• Class C driver's licence with travel capability.
• Working with Children Check required.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students on campus.
• Engage with students, communities and stakeholders to identify needs and referrals.
• Monitor student progress and make appropriate referrals.

Skills

Aboriginality

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in relevant area

Tools

Office 365

Job description

TAFE NSW is seeking an Aboriginal Student Support Officer (Identified) to provide on-campus support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Kurri Kurri Campus. This part-time 0.6 FTE role focuses on guiding students, fostering connections with communities, and linking them with essential services.

You will work collaboratively with campuses, undertake referrals, and contribute to reconciliation initiatives, with a commitment to cultural safety and student success.