Cross-Program Equity Advisor

Job no: 0052252
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 7 – $98,402 – $106,519 p.a. plus 17% super (pro rata for part-time)

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About Student and Scholarly Services
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

The Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS) is in the Wellbeing Services portfolio, which includes the University’s Health Service, Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS), and the Chaplaincy service. SEDS is responsible for providing educational adjustments for students with a disability or health condition, are carers of a person with a disability, are defence reservists or emergency volunteers or for cultural or religious observance which impact their ability to participate fully in their studies.

About the Role
As the Cross-Program Equity Advisor, you will provide cross-program functionality between Student and Scholarly Services (SASS) and Academic Faculties with a focus on facilitating and improving student service delivery for seamless, timely support to students. You will work across Student Equity and Disability Services (SEDS), liaise with the Safer Community Program, and Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) for cross referral, and with Academic Faculties and student administration such as Exams and Course Planning. 

Responsibilities include:

• Liaise with University services to provide supports to students in relation to Academic Adjustment Plans 
• Be the SEDS referral contact point for the Safer Community Program and Counselling and Psychological Services (CAPS) providing relevant follow up support
• Undertake proactive outreach to students and coordinate student Special consideration applications or ongoing support registration
• Participate in a range of student support projects to identify enhancements to existing practice

About You
You will have excellent interpersonal skills including problem solving and conflict resolution, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to maximise the application of cross-team expertise.

You will also have strong communication skills which enable you to provide informed and relevant messages, have experience in writing professional case notes and reporting, and experience in developing practice frameworks and service guidelines.

You will have the ability to organise and continually refine the delivery of services in a timely way and have proven experience demonstrating judgement, confidentiality and discretion, particularly when working with clients in crisis.

You will also have:

• Relevant postgraduate qualifications and professional experience in higher education with a focus on cross service provision and client case support or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training
• Demonstrated experience working across multifunctional services and programs for the benefit of students/clients delivering evidenced best practice service provision
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of case support with a range of clients and support services, including mental health, disability and domestic and family violence
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of working with diverse client groups, for example, students with disability, neurodiversity, cross cultural, LGBTIQ+ and an understanding of intersectional factors of students engaging with the program
• Knowledge, understanding and experience of working with relevant Commonwealth and State legislation, particularly the Disability Discrimination Act (Commonwealth) and the Equal Opportunity Act (Victoria) and University policy
• Background in Social Work or similar field (desirable)

To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
• Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
• Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
• Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
• Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

To find out more, visit https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/staff-benefits .

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ listed below (also found in the Position Description) for the role.

• Demonstrated experience working across multifunctional services and programs for the benefit of students/clients delivering evidenced best practice service provision
• Demonstrated experience in the provision of case support with a range of clients and support services, including mental health, disability and domestic and family violence knowledge and awareness
• Excellent interpersonal skills including problem solving and conflict resolution, with the ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders to maximise application of cross-team expertise

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] .

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