First Nations Student Support Officer

• Full-time 38 hours per week, On-going position
• Portland and Hamilton Campuses
• $66,014 per annum, plus superannuation

South West TAFE is seeking a passionate First Nations Student Support Officer to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to achieve success in their education and future careers. In this role you will work directly with students to identify needs, provide culturally appropriate support, strengthen engagement and participation, and collaborate with teaching teams to promote cultural understanding across the organisation.

You will be a key part of our First Nations Support team, helping students overcome barriers, providing case management, maintaining accurate progress notes, contributing to activities and excursions, and assisting with enrolment and engagement processes.

This role is based across our Portland and Hamilton campuses and sits within the Student Experience Portfolio, which supports an inclusive and empowering environment for all students at South West TAFE.

This is a designated role under the Special Measures Provision as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are eligible to apply.

Mandatory requirements

• This is a designated role under the Special Measures Provision as per the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander Australians are eligible to apply.
• Minimum year 10 with relevant skills and work experience in reading, writing and comprehension.
• Experience and broad knowledge of the various aspects of working with Aboriginal Communities
• A current Driver’s License
• Employee Victorian Working with Children Check
• The preferred applicant for this job will be asked to consent in writing to a police check. People with criminal records are not automatically barred from applying for this job. Each application will be considered on its merits.

• Knowledge of the Victorian TAFE system and the national Vocational Education and Training sector

SWTAFE is the leading vocational education provider in South West Victoria. We offer a diverse range of courses across various industry sectors, spanning from healthcare and business, to trades, technology, arts and agriculture and more.

We are committed to ensuring our graduates are well-prepared to navigate the challenges of the dynamic job market of today, and are equipped with the skills build a successful future career.

As a place to work, we strive for a supportive, diverse workplace culture that encourages personal and professional growth, and in 2023 SWTAFE was ranked #1 in the Victorian TAFE sector for staff satisfaction.

• Priority applications to a Warrnambool council-run day care facility
• Fun social club with health and wellbeing activities
• Employee recognition program
• Continuous opportunities for tailored learning and development
• Accessible Employee Assistance Program including an easy to navigate app

Kiara Gunton-Saunders, First Nations Coordinator

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A full position description is available from the Careers at SWTAFE webpage.

Applications close:
Sunday, 22 March 2026

Successful applicants will require a Working with Children Check and a National Police Record Check.

If this role resonates with you and you have the necessary skills and experience, then we would love to hear from you.

To apply for the role, please click ‘Apply for this job’ and provide a copy of your current resume and cover letter, which addresses the key selection criteria outlined in the position description.

Don’t forget that you can utilise the SEEK website for great advice and resources, from resume writing through to interview tips.

For local support in the South West with job readiness skills (from resume writing to interview tips), please contact the South West Skills and Jobs Centre.
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South West TAFE is a child safe and equal opportunity employer; fostering a fair, safe and inclusive environment and embraces all forms of diversity.

We strongly encourage applications from people with a variety of attributes, including but not limited to:

• A person with a disability
• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• Culturally and linguistically diverse
• LGBTIQA+