Disability Transition Support Officer (TAFE)

Job Description

• Exciting Opportunity within our Equity, Safety and Wellbeing Team
• Support our students with transitioning from secondary school to TAFE
• Flexible working arrangements

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly.  One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role:

The TAFE Disability Transition Support Officer will provide support for students with disabilities transitioning from secondary school to TAFE. 

Working within a ‘set-up-for-success’ framework this position is responsible for supporting with aspiration, pathways, admission and enrolment and oversight of case-management of students throughout their first 90 days of study. 

The role will partner with secondary schools to develop student aspiration and preparation for the TAFE learning environment. 

The role is part of the Student Equity, Safety and Wellbeing Team which provide and link a number of support services to students that elevate access, participation, retention and success.

Your key responsibilities will include but not limited to:

• Providing advice to students with disabilities and their families about the opportunities available through VU TAFE including open days and on-campus experiences.
• Developing a plan for the student’s first 90 days of study, outlining supports and key actions to be undertaken during the period to make the transition easier
• Collaborate with other VU TAFE teams and VU partner organisations (such as ASPECT) to identify opportunities and implement strategies to provide broader awareness and understanding of the pathway process and requirements.
• Proactively communicating with relevant secondary school disability support units/officers (and career support units, if appropriate) to develop and provide information on how to help secondary students understand the TAFE environment.
• Participating and contributing to the TAFE Network Disability Transition Officer Community of Practice.

This position is at a HEP Level 5 classification, salary range is $73,852 - $84,831 annum plus 17% employer superannuation contributions. This position is offered for a fixed term period until June 2026.

Position Description - Disability Transition Support Officer (TAFE)

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff .

How to APPLY:

To submit your application, please click on the Apply Now button.

Your application must include:

• A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity.
• A statement addressing the key selection criteria listed in the position description (no more than 3 pages).
• Your resume.

For specific queries related to the role, please contact Heather Marsh, Director Student Equity, Safety and Wellbeing via email [email protected]  

Application Closing Date: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11:59pm

We place value on the contribution of people with lived and living experience. We particularly encourage people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, individuals who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people of all ages and LGBTIQA+ and gender diverse people to apply.

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