Indigenous Student Mentor

Central TAFE
School of Community Services, Health & Language
Indigenous Student Mentor
P004006
Level 3, $48,409 - $52,560 pa., GOSACGA 2006
Full-time position for six (6) months

Advertised Vacancy Number: CG29.08

Central TAFE, one of Australia’s leading educational and training institutions, is committed to creating a high quality workforce to achieve its strategic objectives and business outcomes. Central TAFE acknowledges the positive contribution a diverse workforce can make through generating new ideas and improving the delivery of services to a diverse client base.

This position is situated within the School of Community Services, Health and Languages and provides Aboriginal students with a range of culturally relevant front line services. The Indigenous Student Mentor is primarily customer focussed, is required to have confidence in handling issues of a sensitive and confidential nature whilst providing quality service in areas related to study assistance, support networks, and course information. The focus of the role is both internal for Indigenous students and academic staff, as well as external in building networks with Indigenous Community groups, Industry areas and Government agencies.

SELECTION CRITERIA:
Applicants will demonstrate evidence of the following fundamental requirements of this position:

1. Aboriginality (under Section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act) and the ability to liaise & effectively communicate with Aboriginal people

2. Relevant experience in and understanding of the training and education environment.

3. A strong customer focus and the ability to communicate and build positive relationships in a culturally appropriate manner with Indigenous students, staff, Community Groups and Agencies

4. Demonstrated ability to apply high levels of self discipline coupled with excellent organisational and time management skills to manage own workload and competing priorities

5. Proficiency in the use of technology, including email, the internet, Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to use a database

FOR FURTHER JOB RELATED INFORMATION:
If you would like to know more about this opportunity please contact Helen Corbett on (08) 9202 4777.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
To apply, please submit a three (3) page application demonstrating why you meet the selection criteria for this position and include a detailed resume. For information on how to apply please go to www.central.wa.edu.au/prospectivestaff. Please also ensure that you include the Recruitment Reference Code CG29.08 in your application. This position does not have an application package.

Indigenous Australians, people with disabilities and people under the age of twenty-five have been identified as diversity groups lacking within our current workforce profile. Applicants from these diversity groups are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility for employment at Central TAFE is subject to obtaining a satisfactory Department of Education & Training Criminal Clearance.

As this position’s usual duties of work involve, or are likely to involve, contact with children, the recommended occupant will also be required to obtain a Working with Children (WWC) Clearance.

No faxed applications will be accepted.

Applications close Monday 7 April 2008 at 4:30pm (WST).
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WORK TYPE: Fixed Term - Full Time
LOCATION: Leederville Campus
CLOSING DATE: 2008-04-07 4:30 PM(YYYY-MM-DD)