Student Success Officer (Kurongkurl Katitjin)

Kurongkurl Katitjin is seeking a motivated and passionate individual to join our Student Success Team. This is a pivotal role in building strong relationships and linking centrally coordinated programs to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success at ECU.

Collaborating with a range of ECU stakeholders and working in partnership with the Student Success Team within the Student Life Directorate, the Student Success Officer (Kurongkurl Katitjin) is responsible for providing support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through the implementation of proactive student success programs and addressing and resolving more complex individual student issues through case management.

Suitable candidates will meet the following capabilities:
A tertiary qualification with subsequent experience OR an equivalent level of frontline support service expertise gained from a combination of experience and training in implementing programs and managing complex support for individuals
Experience working in Higher Education sector or a related field with transferrable skills.
Demonstrated experience in case management of individuals, identifying their support needs and developing relevant action plans.
Building rapport and forming positive working relationships with all internal stakeholders as well as external stakeholders/communities.
The ability to work in a confidential environment and to exercise sound judgement and operate with tact and discretion.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration
This fixed-term, full-time position attracts a remuneration of $92,087 to $99,353 (HEW 6) per annum plus superannuation.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services. For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our website Employment Opportunities .

Contact
Interested applicants are welcome to call the Manager, Kurongkurl Katitjin, Tracey Taraia via email at tracey.edwards@ecu.edu.au for more information.

How to Apply

Please consider the position description, then upload:
Your resume and a statement of no more than 2 pages demonstrating your suitability for the role addressing the key criteria listed above.

Please include details for two referees including your current supervisor/manager (we will not contact referees without your knowledge).

Closing Date: Applications close on 1 December 2024 at 11:30pm AWST

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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