Koorie Student Support Officer

SuniTAFE; Swan Hill; Vor Ort; AUD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Flexible hours

Leave entitlements

Free parking

Onsite cafe

Onsite library

Professional development

Mental health and wellbeing program

Inclusion focused workplace

Zusammenfassung

SuniTAFE is seeking a Koorie Student Support Officer at Swan Hill Campus to support First Nations students’ wellbeing, safety and achievement in a culturally safe environment. You will foster belonging, resilience and academic success by connecting students with services and nurturing respectful relationships.

Reporting to the First Nations Outcomes and Community Engagement Manager, you will collaborate with Elders, families and community organisations to strengthen engagement, remove barriers

Qualifikationen

• Thorough knowledge of First Nations culture and society.
• Ability to communicate and effectively support First Nations people.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Provide culturally safe wellbeing, transition, and advocacy support to First Nations students.
• Build supportive relationships and connect students with appropriate services.
• Coordinate wellbeing initiatives and contribute to a welcoming hub.
• Share cultural knowledge and wellbeing resources to strengthen practices.
• Organise Dulka Yuppata and Telkaya events.

Kenntnisse

First Nations cultural knowledge

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Jobbeschreibung

This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander individuals are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010

Join SuniTAFE as a Koorie Student Support Officer at the Swan Hill Campus, a rewarding role dedicated to supporting the wellbeing, safety, and success of First Nations students. This role will be responsible for creating a culturally safe and welcoming environment where First Nation students feel respected, connected, and empowered throughout their educational journey.

Reporting to the First Nations Outcomes and Community Engagement Manager, this role will work closely with students, families, community organisations, Elders, and support services to strengthen engagement and foster meaningful connections between SuniTAFE and the wider First Nations community.

If you are someone with thorough knowledge of First Nations culture and society and committed to supporting First Nations learners to overcome barriers and achieve their goals, we would like to hear from you!

Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide culturally safe wellbeing, transition, and advocacy support to First Nations students.
• Build positive and supportive relationships with students and connect them with appropriate services when required.
• Work closely with staff, families, community organisations, and support agencies to enhance student outcomes.
• Coordinate wellbeing initiatives and contribute to the creation of a welcoming and culturally safe wellbeing hub.
• Share cultural knowledge and wellbeing resources to help strengthen understanding and culturally responsive practices across the Institute.
• Provide general support in organising Dulka Yuppata and Telkaya Events.
• Work collaboratively with staff and community organisations to strengthen support networks.

SuniTAFE employee benefits that Make a Difference:

At SuniTAFE, we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally. You will enjoy:

• Flexible Working Arrangements to help you support your daily commitments, Including compressed hours and up to 4 weeks additional purchased leave.
• Salary packaging for novated vehicle leases, portable electronic devices, or superannuation
• Attractive leave entitlements including paid parental leave.
• Free on-site car parking
• Onsite Cafe for a range of tasty and nutritious meals available for purchase.
• Onsite Library offering a vast selection of books across various categories.
• Professional Development and Career pathway opportunities
• Employee Mental Health and Wellbeing Program prioritising your wellbeing.
• Inclusion focused workplace to foster a culturally varied working environment: all faiths, gender and cultures are respected and welcome within SuniTAFE.

The successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A National Police Check
• A valid Working With Children Check.

This position is open to Australian residents only or those with current working rights in Australia.

Applications for this position will remain open until 5th November 2026, 5:00 PM.

Your application must include:

• Your CV/resume.
• A cover letter addressing the Key Selection criteria (no more than 2 pages)

Key Selection Criteria:

• Thorough knowledge of First Nations culture and society, and the ability to communicate and effectively support First Nations people.
• Understanding of some of the challenges First Nations students may face when starting formal education, and you’re open to learning how to support them.
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills.

For more details, please refer to the Position Description attached to advertisement.

For further information please contact Eilene Mitchell, Manager - First Nations Outcome and Community Engagement via phone at 03 5022 3*** or email at *********@sunitafe.edu.au, alternatively please connect with Mushrath Mohsin, Talent Advisor via telephone on 03 5022 3*** or email at****@sunitafe.edu.au

Child Safety Commitment

SuniTAFE is a child safe organisation that is committed to the safety and wellbeing children and young people. All staff must complete Child Safe Training and maintain a current Working with Children Check. To find out more about the Child Safe Standards refer to theCCYP | Child Safe Standardsor you can request a copy of SuniTAFE’s Child Safety Policy and Child Safety Reporting Procedure.