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Trinity College is a vibrant, diverse community, inspiring and enabling students of exceptional promise from Australia and around the world in its various educational programs, including a Residential College, a Theological School and a Pathways School. Trinity offers a warm collegiate workplace set amongst the leafy environs and historic buildings of Melbourne University’s oldest college, founded in 1872.
Trinity College is committed to providing a culturally and linguistically safe environment for all students from diverse backgrounds
About the role
The successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible, considering the rest of the Resident Advisors began their roles at the end of January 2024.
The purpose of this Resident Advisor is to provide pastoral support and mentoring to the Residential College student body, with specific responsibility for students on a residential corridor/in a residential building. Resident Advisors work closely with the college-appointed Student Coordinator in keeping a watching brief on the wellbeing of all students, ensuring the safety of students at College events, and maintaining the good order of the corridor. Resident Advisors are expected to be available for students and College functions in the evenings and on weekends, and to play a full role in the life of the College. They also play a key role in promoting and maintaining the positive culture of Trinity College in all aspects of College life. The Resident Advisor position has no specific academic tutoring responsibilities, however RAs are encouraged to apply to teach in the College tutorial program, which is managed separately.
Contract type: This position is a maximum term agreement commencing immediately and ending on 29 November 2024
Hours of work: 12 hours per week across a minimum of four nights. This role requires additional hours to be worked outside of these hours for which overtime rates will apply.
Salary: $ 18,921 per annum (note this will be pro-rated to the specific term of the contract) plus 11% superannuation and 17.5% leave loading. Salary will be paid fortnightly (approx. $860 before tax per fortnight)
Note: This is a Residential role, requiring candidates to reside on campus in a private, one-bedroom apartment on a corridor with students. Resident Advisors receive a salary that is paid fortnightly and pay rent for accommodation. The rent payment includes all meals and utilities, and reasonable access to internet data. Rental rates range from $293-$328 per week, depending on the assigned building. This rental fee is invoiced monthly in advance to Resident Advisors.
Enquiries:
George Haswell, Associate Dean, Student Experience - Residential College / ghaswell@trinity.unimelb.edu.au
To apply: Applicants must be Australian Citizens, Permanent Residents or hold a valid work permit/ visa. The successful applicant must secure/be in the process of securing, a Working with Children Check (Employee) approval.
To be considered for this role, you must submit a current copy of your resume, cover letter and your response to the key selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Applications close by 9.00 am on Friday, 5 April 2024.
Trinity College celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with lived experience of disability and people who identify as LGBTI.
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