• Full time, Fixed term till 30/11/2026
• Located at La Trobe’s Bendigo (Dja Dja Wurrung) Campus
• HEO7 salary scale
About the position
The Indigenous Rural Health Student Advisor is responsible for working collaboratively with Indigenous students across the ‘La Trobe Rural Health School’ (LRHS) to help them overcome any academic or personal challenges that are impacting their studies.
The role provides developmental support to Indigenous students across our regional campuses, in conjunction with the broader advising teams.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;
• Provide culturally appropriate support and advice to students enrolled in ‘La Trobe Rural Health School’ (LRHS) degrees, and assist them with subject selection and academic outcomes, through the entirety of their study.
• Provide proactive outreach and support, via various forms of communication, to identified students and guide them in a developmental process of clarifying life and career goals; developing a suitable, sustainable, and individual educational plan; identifying and connecting with appropriate support mechanisms; identifying and developing positive learning and help-seeking behaviours; and building self-efficacy, resilience, motivation, and independence.
• Provide timely culturally appropriate academic administration and support to undergraduate and postgraduate Indigenous students within the LRHS.
• Build effective relationships with student support services across Regional Campus’s to adequately refer Indigenous students to specialist university services.
Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
About La Trobe
La Trobe University’s success is driven by people who are committed to making a difference. They are creative and highly motivated, pursue new ideas and create knowledge. La Trobe is one of Australia’s research leaders, and the largest provider of higher education to regional Victoria.
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How to apply
Closing date: By 11:59 pm Monday the 3rd of February 2025
Position Enquiries: Simone Fisher - Advisor, Indigenous Student Recruitment simone.fisher@latrobe.edu.au or 0403 671 831.
Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker - First Nations Talent Acquisition Consultant m.parker@latrobe.edu.au or 0477 976 047.
Position Description below:
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:
• A Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position and;
• An up to date resume
This is an identified Indigenous position and in accordance with La Trobe University policies and procedures confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required as part of the application.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
