Advocacy Officer

Advocacy Officer

Location: 170 Kessels Rd, Nathan QLD 4111, Australia

Employment Type: Part Time

Primary Location (Campus): Nathan Campus

Department ID: Campus Life - CLF

Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why. Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellence.

Job Description

Join Griffith University’s passionate Student Representative Council (SRC). This amazing team help our students to experience the best uni life possible and assist students with:

• Recreational activities, including clubs, societies and campus events
• Student Advocacy
• Legal advice
• Financial advice
• Infrastructure for non-academic activities

As Advocacy Officer, you will use your skills and experience to drive meaningful change. Here’s how you’ll make it matter:

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide assistance to students by clarifying issues and concerns, identifying relevant policies and procedures and generating options for resolution.
• Provide support to students during grievances and appeals by reviewing documents for submission, preparing students for meetings and accompanying and advocating for students at meetings.
• In collaboration with the Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator conceptualise, manage and deliver a suite of events, programs and projects focused on student wellbeing.
• Maintain comprehensive, professional records and assist the Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator with data collection, preparation of proposals and reports in relation to advocacy and events.

About you

What matters most is your drive to create a brighter future that benefits all. Through our core principles of excellence, ethics and engagement, you’ll thrive on seeing the direct and lasting impact you’ll have on every community and every future.

You will also have:

• Completion of a relevant degree (social work, human services related) and/or relevant experience in a related field.

What we can offer

This is a continuing, 80% part-time position and will be primarily based at either the Nathan or Logan campus. You will predominantly be working across both Nathan and Logan campuses and, as Griffith is a multi-campus University, may be required to work across other campus locations.

Salary Range

The full time equivalent base salary will be HEW Level 5 range $76,236 - $85,525 per annum + 17% superannuation. The total FTE package will be in the range $89,197 - $100,064 per annum.

Additional Information

Griffith University’s campuses are located on the lands of the Yugarabul, Yuggera, Jagera, Turrbal, Yugambeh and Kombumerri peoples.

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Wide range of Learning and Development opportunities
• Mix of on campus and work from home options available and a supportive work environment
• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme
• Opportunities for internal mobility
• Health Safety and Wellbeing initiatives – on campus Gym facilities

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the “About you” above and the position description)
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details

Applicants must have unrestricted working rights. Sponsorship is not available for this position and successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Jenna Corby, Student Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator at j.corby@griffith.edu.au.

For application support, please contact People Services on 373 54011 and quote reference number REF5924K.

Closing date: Thursday 19th September, at 1:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.

Please allow at least 1 – 2 weeks from the closing date to expect an application update.

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