Student Rights Officer

• $63,398 (starting salary) to $69,838 (pro rata) FTE
• Permanent Part time. 0.8 (56 hours per fortnight) 4 days per week.
• Good conditions of annual leave, sick leave and superannuation.

2 positions available:

• 1 position based at Bourke Street Business Campus
• 1 position based at Swanston Street Campus with up to 1 day per week at Bundoora campus.

We are seeking an energetic and highly organised individual with advocacy and policy experience and an interest in student controlled unions and social justice.

The Student Rights Officers provide information and support to assist students with their concerns related to their educational and academic experience, as well as discipline, discrimination and equity issues.

Selection Criteria includes:

• Knowledge of the tertiary education sector and polices affecting students.
• At least four years prior relevant experience within the tertiary education sector, trade union movement or community sectors (or a combination of relevant experience and educational qualifications).
• Ability to provide advice and support to volunteers and students in the use of templates and other materials designed to guide the resolution of common student disputes with the university. 
• Experience in submission and report writing and policy analysis.
• High-level written and verbal communication skills.
• High-level of organisational skills and ability to prioritise work commitments.
• Proven strong team working ability and the capability to take initiative where necessary and appropriate.
• Demonstrated advocacy skills.
• Sound knowledge of equity issues within both the tertiary education sector and the wider community.
• An understanding of, and commitment to, the principle of student control over student affairs.
• Word processing skills using industry standard applications.
• Ability to use standard email packages and computer applications on the internet.

Go to www.su.rmit.edu.au or contact Mandi Scott on 03 9925 9858 for more information.