Koorie Liaison Officer

Full time and part time opportunities availableGenuine opportunity to empower Koorie learners to succeedFixed term until 31 December 2025Job Reference No.
2490About us For over 95 years, TAFE Gippsland has been at the forefront of vocational education and training, proudly serving the Gippsland community.
As the winner of the TAFE Large Training Provider of the Year award in 2023, TAFE Gippsland stands out as a leader in empowering local students and supporting regional businesses.
With a commitment to excellence, we offer a diverse range of programs, including pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, accredited short courses, certificates, and diplomas.
Our team of over 450 dedicated staff, spread across 13 campuses, works closely with industry partners to deliver tailored workplace training.
This approach not only helps upskill the regional workforce but also drives the success of local businesses, reinforcing our vision of supporting a Skilled and Thriving Gippsland.
About the role The Koorie Liaison Officer plays a crucial role in developing and fostering key relationships within the local Koorie community to collaborate on local, place-based approaches to improving educational outcomes for Koorie learners.
You will be responsible for establishing partnerships and engagement with major Aboriginal organisations including Aboriginal Corporations, Traditional Owner (TO) Groups, Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs), Aboriginal Land Councils and Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs).
The Koorie Liaison Officer collaborates with Koorie Student Support Officers to enhance the cultural inclusivity of TAFE Gippsland, ensures Aboriginal and cultural perspectives are integrated into the course curriculum, and contributes to the organisation's broader cultural priorities and developments.
This is an Indigenous identified position and only available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This position represents a special measure in accordance with s8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth) and s12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).
A six-month probationary period applies to the role.
About you TAFE Gippsland is seeking a highly motivated individual with strong connections to the Koorie Community and a broad knowledge of working with Indigenous groups across Gippsland.
With demonstrated high level communication skills, you can easily develop and foster relationships to promote pathways into education and employment for Koorie learners.
You enjoy working collaboratively in a multi-skilled team, with proven organisational skills and the ability to multitask, prioritise and meet critical deadlines.
Qualifications and experience Experience working with the Koorie Community with proven links within the Gippsland areaSignificant recent experience, understanding, and involvement in Koorie and/or mainstream educationA Post-Secondary Qualification (e.g.
Koorie Studies, Education, Community Services)Ability to lead Koorie related activities and projectsFamiliarity with using the Internet.
Microsoft Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and OutlookMandatory requirements Current Victorian Working with Children ClearanceCurrent Police Check (not older than 12 months old)Current Driver's Licence (travel is a requirement of the role)How to apply To apply for this position please visit the TAFE Gippsland website.
Applications are to be submitted online and must include:
a current resume; anda cover letter addressing the key requirements of the role (see Job Description)For specific enquiries relating to this position, please contact Joanne Wilson, Manager Koorie Programs on 0456 094 ***.
For assistance with the online application process, please contact Shona Hoggard, Senior People and Culture Advisor on (03) 51204 ***.
Applications close 2.00pm on Tuesday 15 October 2024. TAFE Gippsland is a Child Safe Organisation and equal opportunity employer.
We value diversity and inclusion in our workforce and encourage people from all backgrounds, abilities and identities to apply for our vacancies.
We respectfully acknowledge the Gunaikurnai and Bunurong People, their Elders past, present, and emerging, who are the Traditional Owners of the land on which TAFE Gippsland's Campuses are located.
TAFE Gippsland is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all its students and staff.
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