Student Support And Engagement Officer

Details

Term:                                    

Ongoing – subject to successful completion of a three-month probation period

FTE:                                        

0.6 FTE ongoing - 21 hours per week

Remuneration:                 

Range HEW 5.1 – 5.5 (calculated on a 35-hour working week) + 12% Superannuation 

Award:                                 

Higher Education Industry – General Staff (PACCT) – Award 2020

The Company

LTSA is a proudly independent organisation, funded by the Student Service and Amenities Fee (SSAF) a compulsory fee charged to La Trobe University students, to fund non-academic services and amenities.

LTSA works hard to make student life better for the students of La Trobe University, on the Bendigo, City, Mildura, Shepparton and Wodonga campuses, and to support a cohort of International Students.  LTSA has its head office in Bendigo, but our success is underpinned by a network of passionate individual staff members on each of our campuses.

LTSA values a safe, inclusive, respectful workplace with a focus on providing our team members with an environment that supports their health, wellbeing, productivity, and effectiveness. 

The Role

The Student Support and Engagement Officer is responsible for providing support in the operation of the LTSA on the La Trobe University (LTU) Shepparton campus.  These responsibilities and activities will support the engagement of Shepparton students, promote social interaction between students and support their wellbeing through a range of diverse cultural, health and wellbeing, academic and community-based activities.  This position provides the right candidate with an exciting challenge during the Universities current phase of renovations, which sees students studying off site at the neighbouring TAFE Campus.

The Engagement Officer will use their creativity and passion for engagement to create a strong sense of community on campus through their work with the LTSA Student Council members, student groups, and the general campus population.  LTSA will provide additional support to the LTU Student Engagement Team, share resources and provide increased services as required to develop a strong, professional, efficient and effective Student Association presence. To ensure the best outcome for students, the Engagement Officer will also collaborate with LTSA staff and staff of La Trobe University Shepparton when coordinating and developing student activities, services and Engagement opportunities. 

Responsibilities

As the Student Support and Engagement Officer you report directly to the Governance and Operations Officer (GOO) and are responsible for the following:

• Day to day administrative oversight of the LTSA Shepparton campus office.
• Liaise with the Governance and Operations Officer and LTSA staff regularly to ensure collaborative relationships within our own team, and with La Trobe University Shepparton staff.
• Assist with the coordination and implementation of student led activities and services either as part of the LTSA program and/or in partnership with La Trobe University Shepparton
• Support the LTSA Student Council members at Shepparton in the provision of a broad range of events and activities, including attending Student Council meetings.
• Support the provision of the LTSA Student Pantry program and identify any potential areas of expansion.
• Source, coordinate and supervise student volunteers where necessary.
• Budget management
• Liaise with appropriate service providers at the Shepparton campus, the broader community and the LTSA to plan and present LTSA Shepparton’s activities and events program.
• Promote LTSA on the Shepparton campus and within the broader community.
• Promote the LTSA membership program.
• Ensure all LTSA and University processes are followed.
• Liaise with LTSA Governance and Operations Officer to ensure the successful promotion of all events, services and activities.
• Perform other duties at the request of the GOO if they are within the scope of the position given the level of knowledge, skills and experience.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will have;

• A positive, can-do attitude and ability to use initiative.
• Completion of, or significant progress towards a relevant tertiary qualification, preferably at degree level or relevant industry experience 
• Proficiency with financial processes and reporting software Xero or the ability to learn quickly. 
• An understanding of the Shepparton La Trobe University campus or the ability to learn quickly. 
• Strong personal and professional integrity, honesty, maturity and professionalism
• Current Working with Children Check or ability to obtain (University requirement)
• Current Driver’s License
• The ability to develop and maintain effective and respectful workplace relationships whilst adopting and contributing to a productive workplace culture.
• Ability to work in a shared, communal space for the duration of the campus renovations.

What’s on offer?

• Working with a small, but dynamic team located across Victoria.
• Working with students, to bring life and fun to campus.
• Some above award conditions, including 12% Superannuation, and additional leave benefits over Christmas. 

How to apply

Does this sound like you? Please click the ‘Apply’ button. For further information about the position visit www.latrobestudentassociation.com.au/about or contact Robyn Eames - Governance and Operations Officer, at La Trobe Student Association on *******@latrobe.edu.au 

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