• Friendly and professional team
• Make a positive impact on the lives of our students
• The position is located at our Footscray Park and Sunshine Campus

About Us: 

At Victoria University (VU), 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:

As a Senior Advisor Welfare at Victoria University, the role involves providing personalised support and guidance to students facing financial, welfare, and housing challenges. The focus is on offering tailored advice, resources, and programs to help students successfully navigate university life. It will involve close collaboration with academic and professional staff, as well as external agencies like Centrelink, aiming to empower students to manage their finances, access essential services, and secure stable housing. 

This is a part time position at the HEP 6 Classification with the Salary range of $85,667 per annum (pro-rata) - $92,728 per annum (pro-rata), working 14.7 hours per week (0.4 FTE) over a fixed term contract period until 28/02/2025.

Duties:

An example of duties you may perform will include:

• Conduct a psychosocial assessment to determine student’s needs and referral pathways
• Provide information and support for financial, housing, and general welfare needs
• Assessing a student’s eligibility for financial aid within Victoria University and external agencies.

About You:

Victoria University is seeking a candidate with a background in social work, education, or related field and a passion for working with students from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate is fair, objective, and possesses exceptional communication and organisational skills. Additionally, they should be a creative problem solver with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to adapt to change. We value strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with students, staff, and external partners. A commitment to excellent service and attention to detail are also essential. This is a highly rewarding role for someone who wants to make a positive impact on the lives of students and develop their professional skills. If you're a natural problem solver with a passion for helping and empowering others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our supportive and passionate team in making a difference in the lives of students and wider VU community.

What We Offer:

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

How to Apply?

To apply for this position, please click Apply Now to be taken to our VU Careers page.

Applications must include: 

• A cover letter,
• Your curriculum vitae/resume, 
• Responses to the Key Selection Criteria (page 5 of the position description)
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations.

Please ensure your cover letter, resume and responses to the key selection criteria are uploaded in x1 document together. 

Who to Contact? 

For further information relating to the position, please contact Noor Alkazali, Senior Co-ordinator, Student Support and Advocacy on 9919 5400 for any questions regarding the role. 

Our Commitment to Protecting Country: 

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share. 

Victoria University is committed to inclusion, equity and diversity. VU encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field.

A position description is attached.