Senior School Regional Pathway Program, Senior Coordinator

• Part time 0.6 FTE
• Fixed Term until 31/12/2025
• Mildura Campus
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference!

About the position

Widening Participation and Outreach is responsible for activities and programs that inform post-secondary school aspiration and raise student achievement, as well as academic pathway and enabling programs for school students and mature-aged students. This position is also the key contact point for academic outreach activities that connect secondary schools with our academic community.

The Senior School Regional Pathways Senior Coordinator position is in the Regional Pathways Program team based at each regional campus.

The Pathways Program is a regional initiative that aims to address the disparity in higher education participation and attainment between regional and metropolitan areas. It focuses on increasing educational engagement among senior secondary school students by providing them with a comprehensive framework of academic capacity-building sessions, literacy tutoring and resources, pastoral strategies, and university immersions

This position is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of sequential workshops and supporting resources for students from years 11-12 participating schools.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

• A formal school or tertiary teaching qualification, e.g. B.Ed, M.Ed, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.

• Demonstrated management and leadership skills with successful experience in managing and leading staff to promote a cohesive and effective team and managing workflows.

• Demonstrated organisation and problem-solving skills, with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome Video – Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 3rd March 2024

Position Enquiries:

Cherie Dyde Program Director, Senior School Support Program, via Email [email protected]  

Recruitment Enquiries:

Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant, via Email [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD – Senior School Regional Pathways, Senior Coordinator_MIL.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing the following bullet points:
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple stakeholders to achieve stated outcomes.
• Proven experience and success in managing staff performance and development.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and refine innovative educational programs and activities that raise achievement and develop the academic skills necessary for success in senior school; as well as engagement activities that raise awareness of and inform higher education aspirations.
• High level interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively across partner schools and the University.
• Demonstrated experience in program/event management and development, and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Proven ability to work effectively within a team environment, and with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice.

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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.