Division of Administrative Services 

About QUT

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are one of the nation’s fastest growing research universities and our courses are in high demand.

We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world. We are transforming the student experience we offer our 50,000 students and we place a premium on the international and national accreditation of our various professional degrees.

Our internationally award-winning Science and Engineering Centre is home to The Cube, acknowledged as one of the world’s largest digital interactive learning and display spaces. QUT established the world's first Creative Industries Faculty, and we invest heavily in collaborative learning and interdisciplinary research environments, including the $95M Education Precinct.

Further information about QUT can be obtained from the website at www.qut.edu.au.

Our Vision

QUT’s Blueprint 6 is our institutional strategic plan. The Blueprint formalises QUT’s ambitions and declares our strong sense of purpose which is to provide transformative education and research relevant to our communities. It provides a framework and strategies to enable QUT to realise our vision to be the university for the real world and identifies the following priorities:

• support aspiration and inclusion
• encourage creativity and entrepreneurship
• embrace digital transformation and technology
• embed principles of health and wellbeing
• support Indigenous Australian engagement, success and empowerment
• enable professional engagement and ethical leadership and,
• focus on the environment and sustainability

About the Division of Administrative Services (DAS)

The Division of Administrative Services plays an integral role in assisting the University to achieve its teaching, research and service goals in two important ways: firstly by providing management and support services in relation to students and staff through a range of operations; and secondly through its role as the custodian of the University's legislative obligations and standards, governance and policy.

About the Oodgeroo Unit

Established in 1991, the Oodgeroo Unit is QUT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student support centre committed to developing better access to university education for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and promoting higher levels of participation in tertiary education. Our main administration office is located at the Kelvin Grove, in addition to facilities at our Gardens Point student support centre. On both campuses we have computer labs, quiet places to study and work with tutors, and places to meet with other students.

All Oodgeroo Unit staff are required to work across both campuses.

The Oodgeroo Unit is situated within the Division of Administrative Services.

About the Position

The Keystones of Success program provides funding for supplementary tuition to support eligible Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students studying university award level courses at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Tuition is managed by Education Providers and is available only for units in a student’s formal education program.

The program is intended to improve the academic performance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in tertiary ‐ courses to the same levels as those of non Indigenous Australians. Keystones of Success tuition represents supplementary assistance. It is intended to supplement normal teaching resources and cannot be used to substitute or replace them.

A Keystones of Success Tutor is contracted and aligned to provide tuition to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student/s within the funding guidelines administered by the Oodgeroo Unit. With general direction, the tutor will develop sound partnerships with their nominated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student/s to ensure academic progression within their degree course at QUT.

Key responsibilities include:

• Develop an understanding of the individual or group’s learning needs in relation to the subject the student(s) is/are studying.
• Plan a program of subject specific tuition in liaison with the student(s) to meet the individual or group’s learning needs. This includes providing advice on assignment writing, academic skills and research techniques.
• Maintain regular contact with assigned student/s and maintain confidentiality at all times as per contract agreement.
• Maintain regular contact with the Learning Support Team and advise of any change of details or circumstances which impact on the ability to tutor assigned student/s.
• Complete relevant administration tasks including required pay claim forms (fortnightly), reports and documentation, tutor work programs and tuition assessments in a timely manner.
• Deliver the program of tuition outlined in the contractual agreement to facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ learning of the subject specific content.
• Comply with the expectations outlined in the Keystones of Success Tutor guide.
• Attend relevant training and development sessions as requested.
• Compliance with health and safety policies, procedures, hazard reporting and safe work practices.

Real World Capabilities

To deliver on QUT’s global, collaborative and connected vision requires a workforce that embodies the following capabilities:

• Agility and openness to change
• Connectivity and collaboration (intra and inter-disciplinary)
• Cultural inclusion
• Digital literacy
• Future-focused thinking (strategic, innovative & design and entrepreneurial)
• Global in intent and reach
• Leadership of strategy, action and others
• Performance and resource management

Type of appointment

This appointment will be offered on a casual basis.

Location

Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses.

Selection Criteria

1. Education, training and/or relevant experience equivalent to the completion of a degree or significant progress towards the completion of a degree relevant to field of study in which tuition will be provided.
2. Demonstrated skills and knowledge necessary to work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to deliver quality higher education to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
3. High-level verbal and written communication skills including the ability to interact with staff and students from a range of backgrounds across the University.
4. High level of skill and demonstrated ability to use various software packages, specifically Microsoft Office packages and information databases.
5. Ability to work independently and effectively to facilitate the allocated students’ learning.

Remuneration and Benefits

Appointees will be paid in accordance with the Enterprise Agreement (Academic Staff) 2018 – 2021. Hourly casual rates are as follows:

Casual Other Required Academic Activity Normal (CAAAR) - $46.10 per hour (tutor with undergraduate or postgraduate qualification).

Casual Other Required Academic Activity PhD/Coord (CAAAS) - $55.09 per hour (tutor with Ph.D qualification)

Beyond personal and professional fulfilment, a career at QUT brings a broad range of tangible benefits. With competitive remuneration including superannuation, the University offers real and generous benefits.

QUT is a high quality and flexible organisation that is proud of its excellent employment. Further information can be found at the Working at QUT page.

Information for applicants

Open to applicants who have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of the casual appointment. Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

This position has been identified by QUT as being engaged in child related employment. Appointment to this position is therefore subject to the provisions of the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000. The appointee will be required to undergo a ‘Working with Children Check’ which will assess their suitability to work with children (defined as anyone under 18 years of age) based on his or her criminal history.

For further information about the position, please contact the Team Leader (Learning Support) on (07) 3138 3036; or for further information about working at QUT contact Human Resources on (07) 3138 4104.

How to Apply

For further information and to apply, please visit www.qut.edu.au/jobs for reference

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Tutoring is offered to students at every level of their degree. Therefore, the demand of student needs differs from each semester. By submitting an application, you are not guaranteed employment within the program and will only be contacted based on the  demand. To provide the best possible opportunity, if you are qualified, it is suggested that you apply for multiple discipline areas.

When applying for this position we encourage you to upload your current resume.