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As the Aboriginal Student Adviser in the Riawunna Centre, you will play a vital role in fostering a culturally safe and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will provide tailored advice and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from transition through to completion and contribute to the design and delivery of initiatives that enhance student success, belonging, and visibility of Aboriginal culture.
Job Responsibility:
Design and deliver evidence-based supports to boost retention and success
Build belonging through programs, partnerships and cultural leadership
Foster a culturally safe and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
Provide tailored advice and support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students from transition through to completion
Contribute to the design and delivery of initiatives that enhance student success, belonging, and visibility of Aboriginal culture
Connect students to scholarship opportunities, supplementary support services and cultural supports
Work in collaboration with key university partners to design and deliver academic support initiatives
Ensure orientation programs, curriculum, co-curricular experiences and student resources are appropriate to the needs of Aboriginal students
Ensure Aboriginal student retention and progression is supported, monitored and appropriate early interventions facilitated
Work in collaboration to develop prospective student information and resources to support school and community engagement strategies
Deliver targeted Riawunna programs and cultural experiences that increase the visibility of Aboriginal people, history and culture at the University
Requirements:
Ability to communicate effectively and in a culturally sensitive manner with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation and presentation skills
Ability to develop, implement and evaluate programs
IT skills and capacity to adapt to new technologies and systems
Ability to acquire an understanding of complex information, including University courses, structures and study plans, and capacity to guide students in these areas
Demonstrated networking skills, with the capacity to engage with a variety of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively in a team environment and use discretion, initiative, judgement and confidentiality
A degree qualification in a relevant field combined with relevant practical experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education and/or training
Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
Must hold Australian or New Zealand Citizenship, permanent residency or a valid visa that enables you to fulfil the requirements of this role
What we offer:
26 weeks paid parental leave for primary care givers