Address- Great chance to join a passionate and dynamic team within Student Life
- UC Level 6, Salary Range $88,414pa - $95,175 pa + 17% Super
- Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity – 20 Months
About Us:
Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032.
About the opportunity:
UC’s Student Equity and Participation team are looking for an Outreach and Success Advisor to join their small, but dynamic team. Operating under the Manager, Student Equity and Participation, the successful applicant will engage in rewarding, meaningful, and diverse work. You will contribute to the design, delivery, implementation and evaluation of the Commonwealth Government’s Higher Education Participation and Partnerships Program (HEPPP) across all phases of the student life cycle.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse range of stakeholders, including young people, school and university students, community organisations, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from regional and rural areas, and people from low SES backgrounds.
About you:
The ideal candidate will be a team player, reliable, have a positive and energetic approach to their work, strong stakeholder communication skills and a strong commitment to social justice and inclusion. Experience in an education role or organisation, or in a career learning and development role is desirable.
This role requires you have an ACT Working with Vulnerable Peoples Card and a NSW Working with Children Check, or the ability to obtain them. Regular local and interstate travel is a necessary part of the role so class C drivers’ licence is essential.
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Family-friendly policies
- On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
- Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
- Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
- Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we only require your CV; no additional documents are necessary.
SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For job specific information: please contact Ms Therese Canty, Widening Participation Programs Coordinator, Student Equity and Participation via Therese.Canty@canberra.edu.au
Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au
Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 14th April 2024
