Project Officer, Refugee-Background Student Support Program (RBSSP)

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Part-time Primary Location (Campus): Logan Employment Type: Part Time Department ID: Student Success and Retention - GIS Appointment Type: Fixed Term Company Description Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. As Project Officer, Refugee-Background Student Support Program (RBSSP), you’ll find we’re about leading health research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them. Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence. Job Description As Project Officer, Refugee-Background Student Support Program (RBSSP), you’ll take on complex local and global challenges, using your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter: Engage and build relationships with students with refugee backgrounds to co-design and establish an ongoing program of support and action. This will include event management, resource development, community-building and practical supports that will assist other students with refugee backgrounds. Analyse insights shared by students and prepare assessment and evaluation reports on data for consideration in the design and delivery of service responses. Build relationships with key stakeholders within Griffith University. Investigate the supports, strengths and opportunities that currently exist at Griffith, and explore the priorities, needs, and gaps in services for students’ refugee backgrounds. Coordinate the implementation and integration of project resources, including working with key stakeholders. This includes the development of relevant documentation, recommendations, and reports. About you What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future. You will also: Be positive and enthusiastic about the success of our students, and eager to build on these strengths to help students with a refugee background thrive and succeed at Griffith University. Have an understanding of the challenges experienced by people with a refugee background living in Australia and the implications this has for their educational opportunities. Preference will be given to candidates who have lived experience of being a refugee. What we can offer This is a two-year fixed term part-time position (50%), primarily based at Griffith University Logan, but with responsibilities across all campuses. As Griffith is a multi-site University you may be required to work across other locations.Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples. Salary Range This is a part-time position at 50% . The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 6 range $89,603 - $95,575 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $104,835 - $111,823 per annum (your salary will be pro rata at .05 FTE) Qualifications Completion of a relevant degree qualification or directly applicable work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training with proven project management experience or qualifications. Additional Information Why join Griffith? As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer: Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme Opportunities for internal mobility. Griffith's strategic goals are to also increase the proportion of women in senior academic and administrative roles and in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medicine (STEMM). How to apply At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy. Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following: A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the qualifications above and the position description) Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check. For further information specifically about this role, please contact Hugh Rose-Miller, Welfare Coordinator at (emailprotected). Closing date: Tuesday 11th March 2025, at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online. Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update. #J-18808-Ljbffr