Expression of Interest – Student Voice Australasia Student Assistant

• Casual appointment
• Remuneration $36.90 + 25% casual loading per hour
• Remote

Make an impact on the student voice sector in higher education by joining the Student Voice Australasia team as a student Assistant.

Learn more about Student Voice Australasia (SVA).

About the Role

The Students Voice Australasia (SVA) Student Assistant will provide administrative support to Student Voice Australasia and will assist with the planning and delivery of the Student Network sessions and annual Student Summit, with key responsibility for communication and promotion of the events.

• Host dedicated sessions for students on student representation, partnership, and leadership experiences.
• Facilitate discussions exclusively for students to exchange practices and share experiences in the tertiary sector.
• Actively engage with student members and plan sessions addressing their needs and providing value.
• Collaborate with Student Assistant to create resources enhancing the overall student experience with SVA.
• Provide support in engaging student members through promotions and online chat facilitation.
• Role entails flexible hours, with availability required during bi-monthly Student Network sessions.
• Also, availability needed for an annual Student Summit and SVA Symposium in September.

This role is suitable for those who are looking for additional experience working on administration tasks and enhancing communication and project management skills. As a casual employee, you have the flexibility to schedule your roster (7 hours per week) to best fit your studies and other commitments.

About You

We are looking for a full-time or part-time tertiary student enrolled to study at least until the end of 2024. A recent experience in student representation and participation in tertiary education decision-making is highly desired as this is essential for curating effective Student Network events and the production of resources.

You will be a great fit for the role if you are a motivated and organised individual with a passion for bringing people together and sharing knowledge. This role requires strong interpersonal skills to host online sessions and engage with members as well as great organisational skills to plan events, schedule promotions and create resources.

We hope to work with a self-sufficient individual who can work remotely and identify better or more efficient ways of working. If that’s you and you are excited to contribute to the growth of student representation internationally, please read more about the role in the Position Description and apply below.

What will help you succeed

• Problem-solving abilities.
• Autonomy and a solutions-focused attitude.
• Friendliness and approachability.
• Willingness to work with students from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Team player, ready to provide assistance on short notice.
• Experience in student representation in tertiary education or student leadership.
• Ability to work under time pressure and deliver events.

If you're ready to make a difference in student representation in tertiary education, apply now and become a key player in shaping SVA’s influence in the sector!

For further information about this role, please contact Anastasiia Kuleshova, SVA Coordinator at [email protected] with the role title in the subject.

Opportunities may be filled prior to the close of the application period so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

ReferenceNumber:  0014_01/24

Location: Remote

Term: Casual

Salary: $36.90 + 25% casual loading per hour.

Closes: 17 March 2024

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. 

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