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Salary- Casual positions on offer for Student Ambassadors
- Work across Chisholm Campuses
- Attractive hourly rate of $36.92+ super
ABOUT US
Chisholm is Victoria’s premier public vocational education and training provider, with campuses located across Melbourne and the southeast.
Each year, we welcome some 35,000 students from over 43 culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. More than 1,400 passionate and dedicated Chisholm employees work together to deliver quality training and education in Melbourne’s southeast manufacturing heartland and key residential growth corridor.
A Victorian Government-owned TAFE, we aim to lead the way in education and training to inspire success and transform lives.
Our purpose is to excel in education and training and be respected and valued for enhancing the social and economic futures of individuals, industry, and communities.
Our drive for commercial success is underpinned by our core values of Opportunity, Integrity, Collaboration, and Achievement.
In the past 20 years, we have grown significantly to become a multi-sector institute, delivering a broad range of education and training programs and services in higher education, vocational education, and training (VET) and school sectors across ten campuses in Victoria, online, in the workplace and overseas with partner educational and government organisations.
We offer more than 400 courses, from VCE/VCM/VETiS, through to nationally accredited qualifications such as certificates, diplomas, advanced diplomas, degrees, graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, and short courses.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Student Ambassador program similarly aims to provide Chisholm students an opportunity to develop their employability and enhance career readiness, providing experiences and fostering transferable skills for future employment.
As a Student Ambassador, you will provide seamless service and engagement to all Chisholm students and prospective students; with the aim to improve social connectedness via peer-to-peer experience. You will lead by example, always displaying student focused behaviours.
The role will be based in Dandenong, with travel and work based around other Chisholm Campuses as well as off-campus external exhibition events.
Your key responsibilities include-
- General assistance to current/prospective students (i.e., the ‘welcoming face’ of Chisholm in commonly accessed/utilised spaces (i.e., Student Hubs, Front Counters and Libraries).
- Support current/prospective students to navigate physical and digital spaces to source the information they require (both face-to-face and via Web Chat).
- Promote self-service; helping students to independently find the information they need in the digital Environment, Specialist assignments, aligning with individual skill set/knowledge and Department/Business Area needs (i.e., IT Support (Library based), Events and Marketing, Mentoring).
- Maintain physical environments throughout Chisholm campuses and external exhibition events where Chisholm is represented (i.e., restoring furniture, ensuring the environment is welcoming for students/prospective students).
- Assist with general office administration when required (i.e., preparation and packing of marketing collateral required for events, data entry and other general office duties).
- Attend on-campus recruitment and pathways events e.g., Open Nights, school expos, tours, etc.
ABOUT YOU
You are currently enrolled and actively participating in a Chisholm Institute course with-
- Demonstrated experience in providing excellent customer service to clients (i.e., retail, hospitality,administration).
- The ability to work collaboratively and adopt a teamwork approach.
- Ability and willingness to work across different Department/Business Areas throughout the Institute as required.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to quickly develop rapport and positive working relationships with colleagues from a broad range of social and cultural backgrounds.
- Sound understanding/awareness of Chisholm services, support, and functions.
BELONGING AND INCLUSION
Chisholm is resolutely diverse. We celebrate our people’s unique contributions to achieving our ambition to transform lives through relevant and responsive high-quality education. Chisholm’s culture of Belonging & Inclusion strives to promote a self-regulating culture that enhances the experiences of our employees, students, and communities.
We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
We are committed to a fair and equitable merit-based recruitment process for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at ******@chisholm.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. If you have specific support requirements please contact our People, Culture & Safety Team at ******@chisholm.edu.au
HOW TO APPLY
Applications should include:
- a covering letter
- curriculum vitae
- contact details of three (3) referees
Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory completion of Safety Screening requirements including but not limited to:
- Valid Employee Working with Children Check
- National Police Check
- International Police Check (if applicable)
- Verification of unrestricted work rights in Australia, e.g., citizenship, passport, or birth certificate
- Certified copies of qualifications and transcripts as listed on your resume
If you have any questions regarding the position or require further information, please contact Natasha Craig, Student Life Coordinator at *************@chisholm.edu.au
Chisholm Institute reserves the right to withdraw an advertised position at any stage.
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