Indigenous Student Success & Engagement Officer

University of New South Wales; Sydney; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

17% Superannuation contributions and 4

Additional 3 days of leave over Xmas

Discounts and entitlements (retail, ed

Job summary

UNSW is seeking a Student Success & Participation Officer to strengthen engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other underrepresented groups, supporting participation, retention and success in higher education. You will work with Hub staff and community organisations to build partnerships and deliver culturally responsive programs.

This on-site role in Liverpool requires a relevant degree, strong communication and project coordination skills, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in education, communications, community services, youth work, marketing or related discipline.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, perspectives, protocols and lived experience.
• Knowledge of higher education pathways and equity student experiences.
• Experience delivering student support, outreach or widening participation initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and relationship management.
• Ability to provide high-quality advisory support, with a commitment to inclusion and culturally responsive practice.
• Strong organisational, project coordination and digital skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and evaluate activities in a developing environment.

Responsibilities

• Driving initiatives that improve access, participation and success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders and other underrepresented students in higher education.
• Delivering culturally responsive support and programs that support current and perspective students’ retention and success.
• Bringing existing knowledge of higher education pathways to cconnecting students with culturally responsive information, opportunities and referral pathways.
• Building meaningful community partnerships across schools, education providers and community organisations to champion widening participation and student success
• Promoting the Liverpool Study Hub through engaging outreach, communications and community engagement activities.
• Creating a sense of belonging through a culturally safe and inclusive student experience.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Relationship management

Communication

Digital skills

Project coordination

Inclusion & diversity

Education

Relevant degree in education, communications, community services, youth work, marketing or related discipline

Job description

UNSW is seeking a Student Success & Participation Officer to strengthen engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and other underrepresented groups, supporting participation, retention and success in higher education. You will work with Hub staff and community organisations to build partnerships and deliver culturally responsive programs.

This on-site role in Liverpool requires a relevant degree, strong communication and project coordination skills, and a commitment to