Academic Success Officer – Identified

Position Number 46976
Position Classification Academic ACB ($97,909 – $116,267)
Location Alice Springs, Batchelor/Darwin
Reporting to Academic Program Leader, Graduate School
Licences Applicants must have an Ochre Card and a current Police Check and/or the ability to obtain these prior to commencement.
Required
Qualifications
Higher Education Degree (MA or PhD) or Industry Equivalence (Learning Technologist, Curriculum expert, Online Learning Developer, Research or Evaluation practitioner, Integrated learning for equity and access)
How to apply
Submit application to recruitment@batchelor.edu.au
• All applications must include a completed application lodgment form
• Each selection criteria must be individually addressed
• Current CV/resume to be included
This position is specifically designated for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Tenure Full Time Fixed Term (12 months)
Applications close

Purpose of the Position

The Academic Success Officer is an integral part of the Batchelor Institute’s Graduate School Higher Degree by Research team, contributing to the progression and success of Candidates enrolled in Batchelor Institute’s national First Nations Higher Degrees by Research (HRD) program. This position is key to maintaining our reputation for graduating leaders through an Indigenous Higher Education research pathway. This role would suit someone with a passion for supporting the progress of research Candidates who are developing their academic practice and research knowledge in a Higher Degree program that is underpinned by Indigenous Knowledge.
The role is responsible for high level academic and practical support towards the success of current Higher Degree Research candidates. This role requires a self-motivated and creative professional who can inspire excellence in research training and practice and communicate effectively with a diverse group of First Nations Masters and PhD candidates.

Duties

• Contribute academic support to ensure Higher Degree Research program standards are met and adhered to and Graduate School Candidate progress to successful completion of their award
• Undertake academic and practical support for (but not limited to) cultural activities, online program activity, and intensive peer learning opportunities
• Provide wrap around support and participate where appropriate in Candidate supervision panels and in the progression of Candidate Milestones
• Apply a working knowledge and experience of Higher Degree Research Educational programs and training opportunities with a best fit for First Nations Candidates success
• Identify and improve, refresh or develop resources to support Candidate research outcomes through research training
• Facilitate research candidate inclusion in wider research activity across the Higher Education and Research Division, at Batchelor Institute
• Other duties as directed by Graduate School Academic Program Leader

Selection Criteria

1. Academic and or industry track record which demonstrates experience relevant to contributing to First Nations success in an academic higher education program
2. Capacity to foster and contribute to culturally safe inclusive and accessible working environment for all candidates, staff and stakeholders
3. Demonstrated ability to contribute effectively to a culturally diverse team within the social, political, and cultural environments of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families, communities, countries and organisations.
4. Ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and to maintain a high level of administrative skill, motivation, and professionalism
5. Highly effective interpersonal skills including proficient written, organisational and oral communication which can be adapted to meet the needs of Higher Degree Candidates
6. Demonstrated initiative and capacity to manage workload priorities to contribute as part of a distributed but focused and values driven team
7. Understanding of Work Health and Safety principles and practices, and ability to comply with Institute WHS Policies and Procedures.

Batchelor Institute Expectations

• Contribute to the efficient and effective functioning of their team or work unit to meet the Institute’s objectives. This includes demonstrating appropriate and professional workplace behaviors in accordance with the Code of Conduct, providing assistance to team members if required and undertaking other key responsibilities or activities as directed by one’s supervisors.
• Commitment and understanding of working in a First Nations space.
• Demonstrate and promote the Institute’s Values, ensuring all workplace behavior is appropriate in all workplace settings, proactively calling out inappropriate behavior.
• Read, understand, and comply with all Institute policies and procedures.
• Undertake risk management and actively support and participate in the risk management processes adopted by the Institute which include identifying, analysing and evaluating risk that may impact on the Institute.
• Work at and travel between other Institute campuses or to other locations from time to time as may be required during the course of employment.
• Complete all mandatory training such as required by the Institute.
• Demonstrate understanding of the principles of anti-discrimination, staff and student equity, work health and safety and other relevant legislation, and show the willingness and capacity to implement equal employment opportunity and work health and safety plans, policies, and programs.
• Commitment to an employment relationship of trust and the obligation to always do the right thing by Batchelor Institute and in accordance with Batchelor Institute’s Cultural Framework.
• Applicantsmust be able andwilling to undertake travelthroughouttheNT and Interstate (sometimes as a light aircraft passenger) and possess a C class Driver’s Licence.

Work Health & Safety

• Ensure all activities comply with WHS legislation and Institute policies & procedures.
• Implement & monitor risk management activities including, but not limited to, workplace inspections, incident/hazard investigation and follow-up, and implementation of risk controls.
• Analysis of WHS training requirements for staff including the provision of training and monitoring of training to ensure completion and currency.

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