• Vacancy Number: 84
• Position Title: Koorie Liaison Officer (KLO)
• Employment Status: Ongoing, Full Time
• Department: Student Experience
• Location: Preston
• Award Classification: PACCT 6.1 - 6.3
• Salary: $82,373 - $88,423 per annum (plus superannuation)
• Hours per Week: 38

Why Join Us

Melbourne Polytechnic has been a leader in practical, real-world education since 1912. We offer:

• Industry-led, hands-on training
• Inclusive, future-focused environments
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• A culture built on curiosity, collaboration, and care

About the Role

Melbourne Polytechnic is seeking a passionate Koorie Liaison Officer to support the delivery of culturally safe and inclusive education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. This role plays a vital part in strengthening community relationships, enhancing cultural competency across the institute, and embedding Indigenous perspectives into curriculum and learning environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cultural support to teaching teams and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Deliver cultural awareness and safety training to staff
• Liaise with teaching teams to embed Indigenous content into curriculum
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations
• Attend and report on community events
• Coordinate culturally relevant student activities and events
• Maintain data and contribute to strategic planning for Indigenous student support
• Promote cultural safety and inclusiveness across Melbourne Polytechnic

Skills and Experience Required

• Relevant qualifications and/or minimum three years' experience in education or Koorie organisational sector
• Strong knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and community networks
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and report writing skills
• Demonstrated ability to enhance cultural competency and inclusiveness in education
• Strong community connections to support student outcomes
• Highly desirable: Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or willingness to obtain

Additional Requirements

This is an identified role open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Successful candidate will be required to provide:

• A valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check (WWCC)
  
• A National Police Check
  

How to Apply

Click 'Apply' to be redirected to our careers portal, where you can view the full Position Description and submit your application. You'll be asked to:

• Complete all pre-screening questions
• Upload your CV and a cover letter (max. 2 pages) outlining how your skills, experience and personal attributes align with the Key Skills and Experience in the PD
• If applying for a teaching role, upload relevant qualifications

File Requirements:

• Each file must be under 2MB
• PDF format is preferred (also accepts .doc or .docx)
• Avoid special characters in filenames (e.g. , ! @ # % *)

Selection Process

Our process includes:

• An interview (in-person or via Microsoft Teams)
• Reference checks
• Employment and qualification verification

Questions?

Contact: Recruitment Team

Email:

Applications close: Wednesday 20 August 2025

Diversity and Inclusion

Melbourne Polytechnic is an equal opportunity and child-safe employer. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with a disability, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and gender identities.

Recruitment Agencies

Melbourne Polytechnic manages all recruitment directly. We do not accept unsolicited applications from agencies unless engaged through the State Purchasing Contract and with prior written approval.