• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Warrnambool Campus
• $66,014 per annum, plus superannuation

The Koorie Student Support Officer helps Indigenous students at SWTAFE by addressing challenges that may affect their education and employment. This involves assessing students' needs and developing culturally appropriate support plans, including referrals to external services.

Additionally, the Koorie Student Support Officer advises teachers on culturally appropriate classroom strategies and student management. This position works closely with the Manager – First Nations Community and Student Engagement, who focuses on broader cultural inclusion and engagement with Aboriginal organisations and community.

The must haves
Mandatory requirements

• This is a designated role under the Special Measures Provision as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are eligible to apply.
• Minimum year 10 with relevant skills and work experience in reading, writing and comprehension.
• Experience and broad knowledge of the various aspects of working with Aboriginal Communities
• A current Driver’s License
• Employee Victorian Working with Children Check
• The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent in writing to a police check. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this job. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Highly desirable requirements

• Knowledge of the Victorian TAFE system and the national Vocational Education and Training sector

About us
SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria.
We offer a diverse range of courses across various industry sectors, spanning from healthcare and business, to trades, technology, arts and agriculture and more.

We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the dynamic job market of today, and are equipped with the skills build a successful future career.

As a place to work, we strive for a supportive, diverse workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in 2023 SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction.

What we can offer you

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Any Questions? Please contact:
Charmaine Clarke, Manager – First Nations Community & Student Engagement
☎ 0428 183 359
✉ [email protected]

A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close: Sunday, 25 May 2025

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

How to apply
If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.

For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.
http://www.swskillsandjobscentre.com.au/
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 03 5564 8515

If you require any adjustments to assist you with your application, please contact South West TAFE's Recruitment Team on 03 5564 8711 or by emailing [email protected]

South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+