HRB 32B (03/13)
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JOB AND PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Title of Position Aboriginal Community Liaison
Coordinator
Classification ASO4
ASCO Code
Appointment Fraction
Permanent / Ongoing
Contract
Term 30/6/14
Casual
Term
Other
Term
Position Reference No
Position Created
Agency
TAFE SA
Directorate/Division Business Development & Regions
Workgroup/Section Aboriginal Access Centre (AAC)
Position Analysis
 Originated by:
 Classified by:
Marg Mibus, Director AAC
TAFE SA Classification Committee
Occupant
Version No
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Version Date
30 July 2013
July 2013
Job and Person Specification Approval
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Delegate
Job Specification
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Summary of the broad purpose of the position in relation to the organisation’s goals
Responsible for AAC/TAFE SA promotion and course coordination for the local Aboriginal community, act as a
AAC, TAFE SA and community reference point, liaise with the local Aboriginal community, Job Services Australia
(JSA) and Line Manager to formulate education activities aligned to the Community Action Plans for the local
community.
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Reporting/Working Relationships
The Community Liaison Officer reports to the AAC Line Manager within their Division.
Internal:
External:
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Special Conditions
Out of Hours Work:
Some out of hours work may be required.
Travel:
Some intra/interstate travel and overnight absences may be required. Current car
drivers license a necessity.
Location:
Initial appointment will be to Coober Pedy but travel to Oodnadatta and other
community centres will be required.
Other Conditions:
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Close working relationships with programs, administration and managers.
Establish and maintain community contacts and represent the AAC where requested at
community meetings or on community committees.
Required to participate in TAFE SA Performance Coaching Program.
Appointment to this position will be subject to a satisfactory criminal history check.
Authority
Levels/limits of authority in relation to finance, human resources and administrative requirements are defined by
Departmental delegations and policies.
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Voluntary Flexible Working Provisions – (Provisions may be available subject to operational requirements)
In line with the Department’s Flexible Working Arrangements Policy, this position is able to access the range of
options available such as flexi-time, compressed weeks, purchased leave etcetera through negotiations with the
relevant manager.
Flexitime:
Working Part-time:
Compressed Weeks:
Job Share:
Working at Home:
Purchased Leave (48/52):
Statement of Key Responsibilities/Duties
Ensuring the provision of a AAC/TAFE SA promotion and course coordination service to local
communities by:
 Promoting and representing AAC/TAFE SA in community networks;
 Ensuring facilities/resources meet delivery requirements including booking facilities as required in Coober
Pedy, Oodnadatta and other community centres as required;
 Promoting AAC/TAFE SA in the community by networking with representatives, networks, community
bodies and local agencies as the AAC’s local advocate including organising and presenting information
sessions on specific projects or programs.
Contributing to an efficient and effective service to AAC/TAFE SA and the local community by:
 Liaising with Managers and Lecturers to provide them with advice on community training needs;
 Maintaining course lists of future community training needs;
 Providing confidential support to students and staff with personal, social, health and educational issues and
have the capacity to refer to other educational and human service providers where appropriate;
 Providing a consultancy service to staff in relation to student behavior issues;
 Maintaining appropriate records and statistics;
 Responsibility for providing a professional mediation and conflict resolution advisory service concerning
staff/student management issues in conjunction with Human Resources Consultants and assist with
Aboriginal student/staff management issues.
Working with Complete Personnel (Remote Jobs & Communities Program) by :
 Providing a support service to visiting lecturers, community members and staff;
 Providing regular updates to Line Manager on campus activities via fortnightly reports;
 Monitoring and reporting any issues to Line Manager including students’ nonattendance, cultural issues
within programs and student grievances;
 Participating in workgroup meetings for AAC/TAFE SA within the region.
Undertaking a student advocacy function that assist students with their educational experience
through the provision of a professional and accessible service by:
 Providing induction and orientation of students in conjunction with teaching staff to enhance the wellbeing of
students, and a broad range of intervention methodologies to enhance the capacity of students to be
successful in a learning environment;
 Providing initial student support service through information and referrals;
 Organising reminders and transport options to facilitate optimum attendance at courses;
 Providing video conferencing, Moodle and Centra support to students where required by external programs.
Supporting educators of Aboriginal students by:
 Initiating and developing networks with educators both AAC and Wider TAFE SA of Aboriginal students
across TAFE SA;
 Negotiating, liaising and advocating on behalf of students and educators within the AAC & TAFE SA;
 Providing information and awareness of Aboriginal culture and assist educators to understand and meet
Aboriginal needs.
The principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, Workplace Health & Safety,
Risk Management and Business Continuity, general public sector aims and the Code of Ethics are
promoted and implemented and the provisions of the relevant legislation and regulations are adhered
to.
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Position Challenges
Currently being updated
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Certified Correct
Approved:
Line Manager
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Endorsed:
Human Resources
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Occupant
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Person Specification
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (Maximum of 8 criteria)
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
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Ability to respond effectively with individuals of diverse ages, cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
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Ability to work with limited supervision, manage time and use initiative.
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Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with students, staff, colleagues and
referral services.
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Ability to work with the local Aboriginal Communities of Coober Pedy and Oodnadatta.
Experience
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Experience in working within a team environment to achieve team goals and contribute to ideas and
suggestions.
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Experience in meeting the needs of students at risk, students with disabilities and students from diverse
cultural backgrounds.
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Experience in working with education and training institutions, government bodies and service
providers.
Knowledge
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Knowledge of local Aboriginal Community.
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Applying workplace health and safety and workers compensation legislative requirements in business
activities for which the position is responsible, whilst ensuring compliance to Agency workplace health
and safety policies, procedures and processes including the identification, assessment and control of
risks and evaluation of mitigation strategies to minimize the likelihood of injury and/or disease
incorporating the agencies risk management framework.
DESIRABLE CHARACTERISTICS (Maximum of 4 criteria)
Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills
Experience
Knowledge
Educational/Vocational Qualifications
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Minimum Year 12.
Certificate III level of study would be an advantage but not an necessity.
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