Indigenous Student Success Advisor

University of Sydney Union; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gadigal Centre at the University of Sydney supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with academic, pastoral and cultural services. As a Student Success Officer you will liaise with students, provide learning guidance and case-management, and work with campus services to maximise student engagement.

This continuing, full-time role is contingent on funding; the base salary is $107,312 plus 17% superannuation.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures.
• Lived experience and engagement with Indigenous communities or students.
• Computer skills including MS Office and CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide learning guidance, information, advice and case-management support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Facilitate student interaction with peers, mentors and academics.
• Support student engagement events and opportunities for Indigenous students.
• Liaise with Accommodation, Financial Assistance, Disability Services and others to ensure services are utilised.

Skills

Indigenous cultures knowledge

Lived Indigenous experience

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

CRM system

Job description

The Gadigal Centre at the University of Sydney supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with academic, pastoral and cultural services. As a Student Success Officer you will liaise with students, provide learning guidance and case-management, and work with campus services to maximise student engagement.

This continuing, full-time role is contingent on funding; the base salary is $107,312 plus 17% superannuation.