Job Description:

• Full-time
• Continuing position
• La Trobe Bundoora Campus location
• Hybrid work environment
• HEO7

About the position

The Indigenous Student Advisor delivers tailored developmental support to Indigenous students studying online, working in partnership with the broader student advising team to enhance student engagement, wellbeing and success. Indigenous Student Advisors work collaboratively with Indigenous students to provide culturally responsive support and guidance, assisting them to navigate academic and personal challenges that may impact their studies.

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only. In accordance with the special measures provisions of Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), La Trobe University considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this role.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position (e.g. counselling, career development, psychology, education, social work) with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Excellent cultural knowledge, experience and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, historical and contemporary issues affecting participation in education. Demonstrated understanding of issues affecting Indigenous Australian’s access, participation, retention and success in the higher education sector.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.

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

How to apply

Closing date: Wednesday the 10th of June, 2026

Position Enquiries: Donna Preston, Manager, Indigenous Student Engagement & Advising

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Madeleine Parker, First Nations Talent Acquisition consultant

Email: [email protected]

Position Description below:

PD - HEO7 - Indigenous Student Advisor - Bundoora.doc

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

• Cover letter addressing your suitability for the position; and
• An up-to-date resume;

This is an identified Indigenous position and in accordance with La Trobe University policies and procedures confirmation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required as part of the application.

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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.

La Trobe University is committed to upholding the National Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence (GBV Code). This aligns with our mission to create safe and respectful communities. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment process to declare whether they have ever been investigated for, or found to have engaged in, gender-based violence in previous employment and/or in legal proceedings and provide relevant information to assist in determining suitability. Gender-based violence means any form of physical or non-physical violence, harassment, abuse or threats based on gender, that results in, or is likely to result in harm, coercion, control, fear or deprivation liberty or autonomy.