Identified - Aboriginal Student Support OfficerSalary package $84,647 including salary ranging between ($74,912 - $82,688) + Superannuation + Annual Leave Loading At TAFE NSW, we are dedicated to life-changing impact. That's why we offer world-class training and education that delivers the skills needed for the jobs of today and tomorrow.Life-changing impact starts with an incredible team that sees their career as an opportunity to shape someone's world. Whether that's inspiring students, supporting each other, or helping our communities and industries flourish.We live by TAFE NSW values: Customer First, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence. They define who we are, how we work and inspire our performance.About the role The Aboriginal Student Support Officer plays a vital role in supporting students enrolled on their local campus. The successful candidate will support Aboriginal students in achieving successful outcomes by engaging effectively with students, communities, and other relevant stakeholders; monitoring and supporting students; identifying student needs and making appropriate referrals.This is a full-time, temporary opportunity to make a lasting impact on your local community! Based at our Coffs Harbour campus, we are looking for an engaged and passionate individual to join our team.This is a role where being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement. That means that your lived experience, cultural knowledge, community connection or capability is essential to succeeding in this role and the services being provided.About You You are passionate about supporting Aboriginal students in achieving successful outcomes. You have strong communication skills and demonstrated experience in building effective relationships with key stakeholders. You are skilled and experienced in collaborating with diverse individuals to plan and implement culturally appropriate strategies to provide exceptional learner experiences. You have the ability and desire to address the non-educational and educational barriers to success for your local community and understanding of relevant Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal services for referral, and to provide appropriate pathways to employment and/or further education.Being resilient and flexible, you are comfortable with constructively managing conflict, mediating, and managing issues with sensitivity and confidentiality. You have demonstrated ability in the use of Office 365 and a strong background in administration (highly desirable within the Education sector). Crucially, you are someone who shares the TAFE NSW Values of Integrity, Collaboration, Excellence, and Customer First.To apply for this role, click on 'apply' and provide: Cover letter explaining your lived experience and connection to communityCurrent ResumeCertified copies of relevant QualificationsConfirmation of AboriginalityApplicants for this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, and be accepted in the community as such.This is a child-related position. A Working with Children Check is a prerequisite for anyone in child-related work.An eligibility list, valid for 18 months, may be created for this position, and position(s) of the same classification that subsequently becomes vacant, may be filled via this recruitment. #J-18808-Ljbffr