Senior Student Success Officer, Gadigal Centre (Identified)

• Full time, continuing (contingent on funding)
• Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive and succeed throughout their university journey
• Base Salary $117,133 + 17% superannuation 

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).  

If you identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, please submit a copy of your Confirmation of Aboriginality with your application.

The Gadigal Centre is the University of Sydney's dedicated student centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing academic, pastoral and cultural support services to Indigenous students to help them achieve their full potential.

The Senior Student Success Officer, Gadigal Centre (Identified) provides culturally informed, holistic support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across their university journey. Working within the Gadigal Centre, you will support student engagement and academic progression, coordinate key programs and use student data and insights to continually strengthen services and outcomes.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with students, academic leaders, faculties and professional service teams
• provide holistic guidance, advocacy and case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• manage and analyse student data to inform programs, interventions and decision-making
• coordinate student support programs including ITAS, scholarships and student engagement initiatives
• develop culturally inclusive processes and strengthen student support and referral pathways
• support Gadigal Centre operations, events, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

• demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, cultures and contemporary issues
• experience supporting students, preferably within a tertiary education environment
• experience managing and analysing data using platforms such as Power BI and CRM systems
• demonstrated experience in student data management, analysis and reporting
• experience coordinating programs and managing multiple operational priorities
• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent relevant training and experience, with a current Working with Children Check or willingness to undergo employment screening.

The University of Sydney YURA Network, formally the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network promotes sharing of experiences, networking and professional support for career development and mentoring. It is supported by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024  that aims to increase employment and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

The University recognises that the cultural load undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff on behalf of the University culturally enriches the institution. It also advances the University’s commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities. Engagement with cultural duties, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge holders and navigating cross-cultural interactions are recognised as crucial elements of this role and will be allocated appropriate time in workloads, including work plans, and will be considered in criteria for promotion. 

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au