Senior Student Experience Officer (Indigenous)

Job Description

• Lead impactful programs that support Indigenous student success at a top university.
• Shape student journeys with leadership, career pathways & global opportunities.
• Identified position: This role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only, in accordance with Section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA).
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 13 months.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education (PVCIE) is responsible for leading the University of Western Australia’s Indigenous Education Strategy which encompasses all areas of the University’s activities.

About the opportunity

• Manage and coordinate the recruitment, enrolment, orientation and ongoing support to Indigenous students and the Indigenous student experience.
• Provide a high level of guidance and assistance to students on matters related to career and professional development and leadership opportunities including global study opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records in university systems.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience in program development and service delivery to Indigenous students.
• Extensive knowledge of education systems in Western Australia and Indigenous higher education at local and national levels.
• Well-developed understanding of relevant issues impacting on the successful transition to university of commencing students.
• Demonstrated capacity to support students to develop the academic skills and competencies required to achieve academic success at the tertiary level.