OVERVIEW The Student Engagement Lead (Student Voice & Scholarships) at TAFE Gippsland is a senior coordination role focused on strengthening student participation, belonging, and success across the institute. Based at the Traralgon or Yallourn Campus and working across Gippsland, this fixed-term, full-time position provides leadership in student voice initiatives and the scholarships program. The role connects student feedback with institutional decision-making to enhance student experience and outcomes. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES – Provide leadership across student voice and scholarships at TAFE Gippsland. – Drive student engagement initiatives, including the Student Advisory Group and the Student Ambassadors program. – Ensure student feedback informs decision-making and contributes to improvements in student experience and outcomes. – Oversee the end-to-end scholarships program, including promotion, applications, selection processes, donor engagement, and reporting. – Build strong relationships with students, staff, and external partners across multiple campuses. – Use data and student feedback to inform continuous improvement. – Contribute to strategies that strengthen student participation, belonging, and success. – Work across campuses, with travel throughout Gippsland as required. REQUIREMENTS – Relevant tertiary qualification in education, community services, social sciences, or a related field. – Experience in student engagement, co-design, program coordination, or community development within an education, community, or similar setting. – Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating programs or initiatives that improve participation, engagement, or equity outcomes. – Strong skills in working with diverse stakeholders and translating student voice and data into practical improvements. – Strong communication, facilitation, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. – Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. – Current Victorian Working with Children Check. – Current Police Check (not older than 12 months). – Current Driver’s Licence. WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS Student engagement and meaningful participation are critical to positive learning experiences and successful outcomes in vocational education. This role helps ensure that student perspectives directly influence institutional practices, while scholarships support access, equity, and retention. By connecting student voice, data, and program delivery, the position contributes to a more inclusive and responsive learning environment. BONUS: APPLICATION ADVICE – Carefully address the key requirements listed in the job description in your cover letter, using clear examples from your experience. – Highlight practical experience with student engagement, co-design, or program coordination, particularly in education or community settings. – Demonstrate your ability to work with diverse stakeholders and translate feedback or data into tangible improvements. – Emphasise organisational skills and experience managing multiple initiatives or priorities at the same time. – Ensure all mandatory checks and licences are current or clearly noted in your application. – Submit a clear, up-to-date resume that aligns your skills and experience with the responsibilities of the role.