Senior Koorie Liaison Officer

Box Hill Institute; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 78,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Victoria is seeking a Koorie Liaison Officer to lead Koorie student support, build relationships with Aboriginal communities, and enhance cultural understanding within the institute. The role involves coordinating support officers, implementing positive engagement strategies, and facilitating awareness programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture. Applicants must have a relevant qualification and significant experience in the Aboriginal education sector. BHI offers flexible work arrangements and various employee benefits to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Cultural leave

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing resources

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Relevant diploma or higher qualification in related fields.
• Professional experience in Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander education.
• Extensive experience working with Aboriginal liaison.
• Knowledge of Koorie culture and ability to foster respect.
• Proven ability to build relationships with students and stakeholders.
• Capacity to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in delivering educational support strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead Koorie Student Support Officers.
• Develop and implement strategies supporting the Wurreker Strategy.
• Facilitate events raising awareness of Aboriginal culture.
• Collaborate with teachers to improve student retention.
• Work to enhance student experiences and outcomes.

Skills

Cultural understanding and safety

Building partnerships

Administration and accountability

Educational delivery and innovation

Education

Diploma or higher qualification in education or community work

Job description

About the role

The Koorie Liaison Officer (KLO), coordinates and leads Koorie Student Support Officers (KSSO) and establishes effective and positive working relationships between BHI and Koorie students, local communities, service providers, and industry and business partners.

The KLO does this by researching, developing and implementing activities and approaches that support the development, implementation and review of BHI’s Wurreker Strategy and Reconciliation Action Plan.

The KLO coordinates student engagement and retention strategies, and matters involving cultural knowledge and awareness to encourage cultural understanding and safety within BHI. The KLO facilitates events, programs and projects designed to raise awareness and respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and culture within the BHI community.

The position reports to the Associate Director, Student Life and works collaboratively with teachers and managers at all levels to engage, retain, and build the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The position works closely with other members of the Student Life team to achieve its operational plan.

The Student Life Team works cooperatively with students and teachers to provide an engaging, positive and supportive learning community enabling high student retention and success, where the student voice is heard, and is reflected positively internally and to prospective students and clients. The Student Life Team is an important part of BHI’s student value chain providing leadership in the development and delivery of a holistic, outstanding, and distinctive student experience so that the students have a seamless and improved end-to-end student experience.

This position is ongoing full time. Salary is level PACCT 6 $77,949 per annum plus superannuation.

About You

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

The successful candidate must have

• A relevant, diploma or higher qualification in education, program delivery, business, community, Youth Work, Welfare, Counselling, or equivalent.
• Professional experience working within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education or community sector, including collaborating with community networks to identify and address community needs.
• A successful background in a similar role and extensive experience with Aboriginal liaison would be advantageous.
• Cultural Understanding and Safety : This is a special measures role and only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander peoples are eligible to apply, as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of Koorie culture and history, with the ability to proactively contribute to building Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural safety and respect within BHI for employees, students and visitors.
• Building Partnerships : Ability to build relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, internal and external stakeholders which assist to create positive educational pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. Ability and commitment to contribute to the growth and influence of BHI’s consultative and partnership relationships with the Koorie Community and other education organisations serving the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander clients.
• Administration and Accountability : Capacity to work well under pressure with the ability to prioritise and meet reporting and project deadlines in the context of good communication skills and sound record keeping. Develop clearly articulated student pathways through providing tailored experiences for students which includes individualised support and study plan options. Ability to work to an action plan and flexibly adapt when appropriate.
• Educational Delivery and Innovation : Demonstrated experience in working to provide supports to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students or community. Ability to proactively promote and implement a range of student or client support strategies in a complex organisational context. Ability to meet legal, professional and policy requirements involved in the delivery of education and support programs to students.

Benefits

BHI is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We understand the significance of cultural duties and are proud to offer flexible work arrangements, including adjustable working hours and remote work options, to support our employees in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

We encourage open communication about individual needs and are dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that respects and values the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our team members.

Our commitment to diversity extends to all aspects of our organization, and we welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

We offer more than just a job; we offer benefits to enhance your work life, help you grow, and celebrate your achievements. Employment benefits include :

• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural leave including:
  • NAIDOC leave
  • Ceremonial Leave
  • Leave to attend Aboriginal Community meetings
  • Leave to attend AGM of Aboriginal community organisations
• Career progression opportunities and reward & recognition programs
• Organisational Development training opportunities including Cultural Awareness Training for all employees
• Novated leasing and salary packaging
• Access to health & wellbeing resources
• Employee discounts on health insurance, car rental, newspaper subscriptions and more
• Access to libraries offering ebooks, films, novels, children's books and so much more
• Discounts on CAE / Box Hill Institute short courses for staff and their immediate family as well as discounted access to our floristry, beauticians, restaurant, Vet & dog grooming
• On-site parking