Aboriginal Student Engagement Officer (50d)

TAFE WA South Metropolitan
Murdoch, WA
A$95,782-$100,526 p/a + generous work benefits
Community Services & Development → Indigenous & Multicultural Services
Full-time
On-site

Posted 4 days ago


Tenure – 12 month fixed-term full-time appointment with possible further fixed term and/or permanent appointment.

Aboriginality is essential for this position in accordance with section 50D of the Equal Opportunity Act.

About the role
This role proactively works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students through a case management approach to provide intervention strategies for improved engagement and retention for successful academic outcomes.

The role works with a range of internal and external stakeholders to review data and identify barriers and develop best practice, effective solutions for the College’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have well developed skills and experience in the case management of students experiencing personal, social and academic barriers to study and be able to demonstrate previous success in early engagement and retention strategies that have resulted in successful outcomes for these students.

Essential to the role are proven Excel, data analysis and database management skills. The successful candidate will have demonstrated ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders, proven communication skills and an ability to work autonomously.

Our employees have access to a range of benefits including:

Salary packaging/sacrifice facility

12% employer superannuation contribution

Deferred salary scheme – receive 80% salary for four years with the fifth year as a paid sabbatical leave from the workplace

Thirteen weeks paid long service leave after 7 years

Fifteen days personal leave

Four weeks annual leave and an option to accrue ten additional days extra leave each year

Flexible working hours

Paid parental leave – 18 weeks

Various employee health and wellness initiatives and benefits

Further Job Related Information?
Please contact Sue Forjaz de Brito, Manager Student Support Services on 0418 921 691or email [email protected]

Find out more by visiting our website www.southmetrotafe.wa.edu.au

Application Instructions
For further information about this position and details on how to apply please visit JobsWA job board by clicking the Apply button.

Advertised Vacancy Reference Number: SMG119.25S

Please note…
The onus is on the applicant to ensure that their application is received by the closing date and time. Late applications will not be accepted.

Applications close Tuesday 12 August 2025 at 4:00pm (WST).


About TAFE WA South Metropolitan

Murdoch, WA, Australia

Challenger Institute of Technology and Polytechnic West now form South Metropolitan TAFE, creating one of Western Australia’s most diverse training providers with major campuses in Bentley, Carlisle, Fremantle, Murdoch, Rockingham, Thornlie and Mandurah.

South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 500 qualifications, from foundation courses and apprenticeships to associate degrees, with over 50,000 students across its campuses.

South Metropolitan TAFE is committed to providing quality training and support services in a flexible and responsive manner. Our programs and courses are planned and delivered to match the identified needs of our customers and stakeholders, including students, employers, government and the wider community.

Source: this is an extract from the company’s own website.

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