Aboriginal Student Support Officer

Job Description

Aboriginal Student Support Officer 3 days a week Salary range $33.42 - $36.29 per hour Bairnsdale Supportive and inclusive community Our Client For over 95 years our client has played a crucial role in supporting Gippsland communities. Their commitment extends beyond traditional educational programs. They actively participate in a variety of social initiatives that contribute to the social and cultural development of the Gippsland region.The Role As the Aboriginal Student support officer, you will be the first point of for Aboriginal students. You will provide welfare monitoring and intervention support to assist the students to succeed. Through collaborative engagement with teachers and managers you will deliver support strategies to improve student retention and success.To be successful in this role you will have lived experienceand or a deep understanding, appreciation and demonstrated experience in working with the koori community. Responsibilities include but not limited to;Support Aboriginal students to begin and continue their chosen studies Identify the students cultural and study requirements Maintain case and file notes with accuracy in a timely manner Monitor the student’s engagement and success, completing reviews monthly Take part in planning, development and presentation of programs Provide in class support to the students and teaching staff The Benefits Employment with a progressive employer A great culture and supportive team environment Rewarding role with a sense of purpose and community contribution Requirements Demonstrated experience and extensive knowledge of Aboriginal Culture and history Excellent written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships High Level Microsoft office skills and the ability to learn new programs Be a proactive and positive team member, advocating for the students Can work well under pressure and time manage effectively Working with children, Police Check, Current Drivers Licence We strongly recommendpeople who identify as Aboriginal or Torresstrait islander to apply.APPLY NOW or for any enquiries, please contact DFP Recruitment Gippsland on 03 5176 3140 Your confidentiality is assured.Applicants new to DFP may be asked to provide additional information including work rights status via a survey link – if requested, we ask that you provide this information in order to expedite your application.DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via or1300 337 000and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.By clicking 'apply', you give consent that DFP may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you for future employment opportunities. For further information on how DFP process your personal information please review the DFP Information Collection and Privacy Policy via .Do not submit any sensitive personal information in your resume.#J-18808-Ljbffr