Koorie Liaison Officer

Northern Victoria Institute Of TAFE; Wodonga; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

NVITAFE is seeking a Koorie Student Support role to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander learners across the Ovens and Murray region. You will foster strong ties with students, families, schools and local services to create culturally appropriate pathways and scholarships.

The role reports to and leads two Koorie Student Support Officers, partnering with teaching teams and Student Support Services to improve participation and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in educational environments.
• Experience engaging with local community groups and services.
• Ability to support culturally safe education pathways with families and communities.

Responsibilities

• Support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across campuses.
• Build relationships with students, families, schools and service providers.
• Lead and supervise two Koorie Student Support Officers and collaborate with staff.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder liaison

Cultural sensitivity

Relationship building

Education

Diploma in Community Services

Leadership and Management

Certificate IV Education Support

Job description

Location: Ovens and Murray (working from Wangaratta and Wodonga Campuses)

THIS IS AN IDENTIFIED POSITION FOR ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE ONLY pursuant to Section 14 of the Anti-discrimination Act 1977.

Salary: $90,354 - $96,446 per annum plus superannuation (PACCT Level 6.1-6.3, Victorian TAFE PACCT Staff Agreement 2025). Commencing salary will be determined in accordance with the Agreement, based on the successful applicant's skills, qualifications and relevant experience.

Make a real difference for Koorie learners and communities

Support student success through culturally safe education pathways

Build strong community partnerships and drive positive outcomes

About Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE)

At Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE (NVITAFE), we're building one connected organisation while continuing to deliver high-quality training and skills through the trusted GOTAFE and Wodonga TAFE brands.

NVITAFE operates across 11 campuses in Northern Victoria, and across a further 12 sites nationally to deliver training to the Australian Defence Force.

As one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs, with more than 1,000 employees and in excess of 14,000 students, we're investing in our people, our capability, and the future of vocational education.

Every day, our people contribute to helping learners gain the skills, confidence and opportunities to transform their lives.

About the role

Support and empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students while building strong community connections and creating positive pathways.

Build and maintain strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, families, community groups, schools and service providers across the Ovens and Murray region. Support student success through, scholarships and culturally appropriate support services, while contributing to NVITAFE’s Wurreker Strategy, and community engagement initiatives. Reporting to, you'll lead two Koorie Student Support Officers as their direct report and collaborate closely with teaching teams, Student Support Services and external stakeholders to strengthen pathways, participation and outcomes for Koorie learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team at an exciting time in the evolution of NVITAFE.

About you

As this is an identified position you will be required to provide your Certificate or Confirmation of Aboriginality

You will bring:

Diploma in Community Services or Leadership and Management or Certificate IV Education Support or lesser education with extensive experience and willingness to undertake further study if required

Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in educational environment.

Experience working with local community groups.

We recognise that applicants may not meet every criterion listed in a Position Description. If you believe you have the capability to succeed in the role and can demonstrate relevant skills, experience or potential, we encourage you to apply.

What you'll need

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

A current National Police Check (issued within three months of commencement)

A current Employee Working with Children Check (or evidence of application)

A current driver's licence where required.

Working at NVITAFE means being part of an organisation committed to making a positive difference in our communities.

We offer:

a supportive and collaborative workplace culture

professional learning and development opportunities

meaningful work that supports students, industry and our communities

the opportunity to help shape the future of one of Victoria's largest regional TAFEs.

We support flexible work arrangements and, where operationally appropriate, may offer options such as flexible start and finish times, hybrid work, part-time arrangements, job sharing or other flexible work options.

NVITAFE is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, women, LGBTQIA+ people, Veterans, and people of all ages, genders and identities.

Child Safety Commitment

Central to our values, NVITAFE prioritises the safety and wellbeing of young people, with Child Safety Officers on-site and Child Safety Policies. All staffmustcomplete Child Safe Training and obtain a Working with Children Check and a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.