• Federation TAFE – Hopkins Correctional Centre
• Part-time (0.8), fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2022
• HEW 5 - $70,499 p.a. (pro-rata) plus superannuation

About the role

Federation TAFE is home to vocational education and training delivered by Federation University Australia and offers a broad range of quality education and training programs, reflecting state and national priorities that address the training needs of individuals and industry.

You will be responsible for providing learning support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students engaged in a range of further education and training programs in Correctional Centres. Also, you will be required to work closely with the Teacher, Corrections Education (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) and the broader team of University staff engaged in providing vocational education and learning in the Correctional Centres in line with the contractual obligations of Corrections Victoria.

About Federation University

At Federation University, we are driven to make a real difference to the lives of every student, and to the communities we serve.

Across our university and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Brisbane, Gippsland, and the Wimmera, we deliver world-class education and facilities. With the largest network of campuses across Victoria, as well as a growing Brisbane base, we are uniquely positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training at Federation TAFE through to higher education.

Federation University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our ambition to be Australia’s leading regional university. Our University and TAFE provide integrated lifelong learning, skills, and impactful research enabling people and communities to prosper locally, regionally, and globally.

We are the number one ranked University in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022). Along with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment. This includes:

• Number one in Victoria for Social Equity
• Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (undergraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Student Support (undergraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Skills Development (postgraduate)
• Number one in Victoria for Full Time Employment (undergraduate)

About you

Reporting to the Education Manager - Corrections and Commercial, the appointee will possess experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures, including experience working in learning, education and training with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. You will have the ability to apply information and communication technologies to support the teaching and learning process as well as collecting, organising and processing relevant data.

You will:

• Provide learning support and guidance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
• Administer the Indigenous Tutorial Assistance Scheme (ITAS)
• Provide advice to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander prisoners on enrolment procedures, course content and availability
• Contribute to and assist in the monitoring of performance measures

In accordance with the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ Workforce Strategy, Policy and Procedure; and under Special Measures Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as a targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ position.

Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People can apply.

Directions from Victoria’s Chief Health Officer require all Victorian-based Federation University workers to have received their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by 22 October 2021 and to be fully vaccinated by 26 November 2021, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions. All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

Please note that applications will be prioritised for those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions.Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/.

How to Apply

To apply click Apply Now. Applicants are required to address the Key Selection Criteria, in addition to a resume. To view the Position Description, please visit careers.federation.edu.au.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please email [email protected] using the subject line: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Learning Support Officer (Identified) enquiry via EthicalJobs or phone 03 5327 9756. Our position descriptions also list a contact person for job specific enquiries.

At Federation University Australia we value diversity, embrace difference and nurture a connected, safe and respectful community. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all cultures, abilities, sexualities and genders. Should you require additional support please email Bianca Molloy on [email protected].

Find out more about our Aboriginal and Torres Islander Employment Strategy. For support or queries relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment please email Bianca Molloy on [email protected].

A workplace for remarkable people

For 150 years we have been reaching out to new communities, steadily building a generation of independent thinkers united in the knowledge that they are greater together.

We are committed to attracting, retaining and developing the best talent in the regions in which we operate. From our academic and research staff to those working in student experience, we are all part of a collaborative culture that inspires the highest levels of excellence, innovation, integrity and respect. We are proud of our SAGE Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation in 2019 for recognising our commitment to advancing the careers of women, trans and gender diverse individuals in STEM disciplines in higher education and research.

What we offer

You will be able to take advantage of our UniSports Health and Fitness Centre in Mt Helen, in addition to benefits such as purchased leave, annualised hours, flexible work options, salary sacrificing options, on-campus childcare (Mt Helen and Gippsland), discounted private health insurance, affordable parking, wellness programs, professional development programs and many other benefits. For further information visit our LinkedIn Life page or our leave and work-life balance webpage.

For more information on a career with us, please visit our website or let our staff tell you more in the video below.