Are you an experienced social worker or youth worker with a passion for working with university and vocational education students? Join RUSU at their City campus and be part of an energetic and driven team of staff, elected student representatives and volunteers who are making a real difference for students.

About the Role

The RUSU Compass Service is designed to provide welfare information, referrals and support to RMIT students. The service includes Compass Drop-In Centres where students can seek guidance without booking an appointment. The Compass service and programs are well estblished. This position is a temporary 18 month contract (maternity leave temp role ). Your skills in social work, youth work, volunteer supervision, advocacy and support will be utilised to assist students in a complex and challenging higher education environment. In this role you will:

• Support – Staff the Compass Drop in Centre, providing, information, advice and referals to assist students who present with a broad range of welfare and well-being issues.
• Lead & Mentor – Support and mentor the dedicated RMIT Social Work, Youth Work and Psychology students who volunteer with Compass.
• Reach Out – Work with RUSU staff and elected student reps to plan, run and deliver information/outreach events at RMIT fosuing on food security, mental health and well-being.
• Create Change – Identify key welfare issues affecting students and contribute to responses and campaigns.

Explore more about what Compass is and does at: rusu.rmit.edu.au/compass

Qualifications & Key Requirements

• Applicants MUST have a tertiary degree in Social Work or Youth Work with at least two years relevant experience in a comparable role, preferably in the community/education /youth sector.
• Knowledge of relevant polices affecting students’ welfare and equity and the impact of these on their ability to undertake successful study.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver successful and engaging student/community based outreach programs and events including trouble shooting, problem-solving and lateral thinking.
• Experience resourcing, supervising , mentoring and supporting volunteers.
• Sound knowledge of community services and professional referrals processes.
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills and demonstrated ability to work with people from a range of organisations and backgrounds.

Download the full Position Description & Selection Criteria.

About the RMIT University Student Union (RUSU)

RUSU (RMIT University Student Union) represents around 75,000 students at RMIT University and operates independent from RMIT University as a registered not-for-profit organisation.

With an annual budget of over $7 million, RUSU employs 30 permanent staff 15+ casual student staff. Their main offices are in the CBD with additional offices and services at Bundoora and Brunswick campuses. RUSU delivers a diverse range of programs as showcased in their Annual Reports and Achievements Infographics.

RUSU is ‘for students – by students’. This core value underpins their approach to everything they do.