Casual Student Success Partner (Orientation) (multiple positions available)

• Casual
• Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24521
• Term: Casual
• Remuneration: A casual hourly rate of $40.92 to $45.52, inclusive of 25% casual hourly rate loading.
• Location: Kelvin Grove (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Current QUT students who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the term of the casual appointment. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a Casual Student Success Partner (Orientation) (multiple positions available) to join Learning and Teaching Unit, Education Portfolio, Academic Division.

The Casual Student Success Partner (Orientation) provides timely, relevant and proactive assistance to student peers in the first semester of study through the delivery of targeted orientation transition peer support in face-to-face and online environments. As a key member of the Student Retention team in SSTA, the position works in close collaboration with Educators, Coaches, and Student Partners across the Retention, Career, STEM, and Language and Learning teams in support of SSTA objectives.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

The Learning and Teaching Unit (LTU) is committed to a culture of collaboration, working in partnership with students, industry representatives, and staff across QUT to meet the evolving needs of our learners. Guided by our Real World Learning Vision, LTU leads and coordinates learning and teaching across QUT, leveraging existing initiatives and enabling new ways of thinking and working that are learner-centric and future-focused.

The Student Success and Teaching Advancement (SSTA) teams work in partnership with faculties and divisions to deliver a connected and impactful student experience. This is achieved through the provision of university wide learning, careers and retention support services and strategies, and building an engaged community of innovative academic practice and learner focused educational delivery using scholarly and data informed approaches. SSTA is a large section within LTU employing more than 120 academic, professional and sessional staff, and student partners..

What you need to succeed

A current QUT student who has successfully completed at least the first year of their undergraduate degree (48 credit points) and has at least 96 credit points remaining.

Sound interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in-person and online and to be inclusive, empathetic and respectful in delivering services.

Demonstrated experience working with students or others from diverse cultural backgrounds and academic experiences, and an understanding of the issues that affect adult learners.

Demonstrated ability to use initiative and work effectively in a diverse team environment under general supervision.

Demonstrated understanding of the rules of ethical conduct related to student data and ability to act in accordance with those rules and to maintain strict confidentiality.

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

As part of our commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, we proudly support our 

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, aiming for an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6%. We extend a warm invitation to Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a rewarding career at QUT.

We believe that diversity is our strength and are dedicated to creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. We strongly encourage individuals from diverse cultures, ages, linguistic backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities, and those who are living with disabilities to apply for positions at QUT.

At QUT, diversity is not just embraced—its celebrated. See our commitment

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit an expression of interest to [email protected] . We encourage you to provide a current CV/resume and a statement of claims (1-2 pages) outlining your qualifications, skills and experience relevant to the position and providing examples of your achievements.

For further information about the position, please contact the Student Retention team by email [email protected] or for further information about working at QUT contact Human Resources on (07) 3138 5000.

Applications Close: 30-Jun-2024 at 11.30pm

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