First Nations Student Pathways Officer

Bond University; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 89,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff car parking

36.75 hour standard work week

Salary packaging options for FBT and N

Leave loading 17.5%

Employee Assistance Program

Corporate health and finance discounts

Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling

Onsite Sports Centre

Job summary

Bond University, based on the Gold Coast, seeks to empower First Nations students through tailored transition programs and career pathways. This Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position focuses on recruitment, mentorship, and community engagement to support student success.

Based at Nyombil Centre, you will collaborate with stakeholders, deliver outreach to schools and Indigenous educators, and help students thrive academically and professionally during and after university.

Qualifications

• Hold a current degree in a relevant discipline or a combination of formal qualification and significant work experience.
• Knowledge of Indigenous issues that impact recruitment, retention and student success within higher education.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills and the ability to manage projects with conflicting priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Current Blue Card (Working with Children Check) or ability to obtain.
• Experience liaising with university staff and stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored programs supporting First Nations students' transition into university life and pathways after graduation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive First Nations student recruitment and community engagement.
• Provide ongoing mentorship and build self-efficacy and leadership skills in enrolled students.
• Support cross-unit collaboration with the Office of Future Students and Indigenous education teams.

Skills

Relevant degree

Outreach experience

Student recruitment

Stakeholder liaison

Communication skills

Blue Card

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Bond University, based on the Gold Coast, seeks to empower First Nations students through tailored transition programs and career pathways. This Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander identified position focuses on recruitment, mentorship, and community engagement to support student success.

Based at Nyombil Centre, you will collaborate with stakeholders, deliver outreach to schools and Indigenous educators, and help students thrive academically and professionally during and after university.