Learning Success Officer

• $81,928 to $88,710
• Ongoing, full-time
• Kelvin Grove

Who are we looking for?

Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is seeking a Learning Success Officer
to join Oodgeroo Unit, Administrative Division.

The Learning Success Officer implements strategies to advance the participation and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The role focuses on delivering and monitoring initiatives that enhance the student experience. The Learning Success Officer will contribute to the development and implementation of student support practices that reflect the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to ensure their success. The position will work within a case management approach with other QUT services. The position will also develop referral pathways to a range of community-based services and support initiatives that inspire students to excel and achieve their goals. The Learning Success Officer will demonstrate leadership and initiative while working with other team members to achieve Unit outcomes.
 This position reports to the Senior Learning Success Officer for supervision, workload management and Performance Planning and Review (PPR). 

Real world impact

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a
‘real world’ focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution
that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they
will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

About the Administrative Division

The Administrative Division plays an integral role in assisting the University to achieve its teaching, research and service goals in two important ways: firstly by providing management and support services in relation to students and staff through a range of operations; and secondly through its role as the custodian of the University’s legislative obligations and standards, governance and policy.

About the Oodgeroo Unit

Established in 1991, The Oodgeroo Unit is QUT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success unit, providing admission pathways and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Oodgeroo Unit is responsible for and committed to ensuring pathways to higher education and the academic success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

This includes;

• assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enter University
• providing our students with academic, personal, and cultural support throughout their degree
• providing a visible cultural presence at QUT
• engaging in community events, representing QUT
• promoting real-world opportunities for our students.

Our main administration office is located at Kelvin Grove, with facilities at our Gardens Point student centre. On both campuses, we have computer labs, places to study and work with tutors, and places to meet with other students. All Oodgeroo Unit staff are required to work across both campuses. The Oodgeroo Unit is situated within the Administrative Division.

What you need to succeed

To thrive in this role, you will be proactive and dependable, with a desire to make a positive impact on the experience of our students.

You will demonstrate:

Completion of undergraduate qualifications in education, training and/or extensive progress towards qualifications in education or social sciences or significant experience in these fields.

Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their communities.

Ability to interpret, apply and act in accordance with relevant policies, practices and procedures to deliver high-quality services.

Demonstrated ability to assess and facilitate student-learning needs, and work effectively with students to develop relevant learning assistance strategies and individual learning plans.

Work effectively with a range of partners to deliver and improve student-centric services.

High level of interpersonal, organisation and communication skills, including the ability to liaise with a diverse range of stakeholders and positively influence decision making.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team, apply initiative, prioritise objectives and deliver results.

Careers at QUT

Our culture is vibrant, inspiring and challenging. It’s a world where
like-minds come together with a commitment to making a real world
difference, no matter what the area of expertise.

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a
broad range of tangible benefits. QUT is a high quality and flexible
organisation that is proud of its excellent employment conditions
which include but are not limited to:

• Parental leave provisions
• Study support encompassing leave and financial assistance
• Comprehensive professional development
• Salary Packaging

Explore Life at QUT

Reference number: 221029

Term: Ongoing, full-time basis

Remuneration: $96,955 to $104,981 pa (HEW6) (inclusive of $81,928 to $88,710 pa salary, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)

Location: Kelvin Grove

Job opens: 05-Oct-2022

Applications Close: 19-Oct-2022 at 11.30pm

Open to: Open to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people. For this position it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted by and arguable under sections 25, 104 and 105 of the Queensland Anti-Discrimination Act (1991).

At QUT, our values reflect what we believe in, and what is important
to us as an organisation. They capture our strengths, our
distinctiveness and sit alongside the priorities outlined in our
Blueprint 6, and guide our decisions and actions.

QUT aims to inspire and shape the future with talented students and
staff from diverse communities , united by our core values
of Ambition, Curiosity, Integrity, Inclusiveness, and Innovation.

If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what
a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you. You can find
out more about this role and how to apply by clicking ‘Apply’ or
the link below.

View the job details at: Queensland
University of Technology – Learning Success Officer (nga.net.au)

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