- Full-Time Fixed-Term Position until 31 December 2024 | Based at Nirimba (Blacktown) Campus
- Remuneration: $100,780 p.a. inclusive of Super and Leave Loading
- NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Required
- Remuneration: $100,780 p.a. inclusive of Super and Leave Loading
- Full-Time Fixed-Term Position until 31 December 2024
- Based at Nirimba (Blacktown) Campus
- NSW Working with Children Check Clearance Required
Western Sydney University and The College Internal Applicants Only.
To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University or The College on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.
About Us
The College is a passionate, vibrant workplace dedicated to changing students' lives through education. Like our parent institution (Western Sydney University), The College is committed to the goal of providing greater equity in, and access to, tertiary education. The College provides pathways to University through English Language Programs, University Undergraduate Preparation Programs, Diploma Programs, and continuing professional development programs.
About the Role
Western Sydney University, The College is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Student Success Coach.
The Student Success Coach provides individual and group student success coaching to an identified cohort of students, with a focus on providing pastoral support, integrated academic support and career guidance. In this position you will monitor student progress and act as the central point of contact for all College matters related to the student experience for the identified student cohort. You will also be responsible for supporting the resolution of complex student matters by working with a range of stakeholders, including teaching staff and shared services partners. Additionally, the Student Success Coach supports engagement of both students at risk of not progressing in their studies and those progressing well to develop a strong sense of belonging to an inclusive campus community.
This is a full-time fixed-term position until 31 December 2024 based at Nirimba (Blacktown) Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
Please review the position description for further information.
About You
The successful applicant will have a relevant undergraduate degree or have an equivalent combination of education/training. Applicants are expected to have knowledge of coaching/ mentoring approaches and theories to support coherent efforts in student services and engagement. An understanding of the issues that impact students from a variety of backgrounds and the capacity to successfully develop effective solutions is essential.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application.
Working with Children Check
As the College provide education opportunities to ages that include under 18 years old, it is a prerequisite to have/gain WWC clearance. Therefore, it is a requirement to obtain and maintain a “NSW Working with Children Check Clearance”.
Benefits
We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values. In return, we offer:
- 35 hour work week with flexibility options;
- 12% super contributions;
- Professional development opportunities
Remuneration Package:
Professional Staff Level 6 $100,780 p.a. (comprising Salary of $88,655 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading) in accordance with the College Enterprise Agreement.
Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Lucinda Barlow, Manager, Engagement and Evaluation (Transformation Project) via email at [email protected]
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]
Closing Date: 8:30pm, Monday 20 May 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia at time of application
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
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