"Student Veteran Services Liaison"

Position:

Student Veteran Services Liaison

Organisation Unit:

Student Veterans Services

Location:

VIC

Type:

Continuing Full-time

Closing:

01-MAR-2026

Job No: APTAV102634#012

• Join our highly dedicated team to support ACU's student veterans and veteran family members.
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
• The team has a strong sense of passion and dedication to the support and success of our student veteran and veteran family cohort, providing targetted and timely programs and support to give our students every chance for success.
• Full time, continuing role at our Melbourne campus with some hybrid flexibility.

About the role:

Operating within Student Veterans Services, the Student Veteran Services Liaison is responsible for the successful delivery of the Student Veteran Services Programs which include, but are not limited to, the Veteran Entry Program (VEP), Veteran Transition Program (VTP) and Student Veteran Support Program (SVSP). The position is responsible for supporting the Student Veteran Services Manager in successfully planning and implementing all programs across ACU campuses. The Student Veteran Services Liaison is also responsible for the administration of the programs, monitoring students' progress throughout the academic year and providing appropriate support, advice and/or referral to improve student retention and success.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Manuela Bogdan, Senior Manager Operational Projects - Education Pathways at: manuela.bogdan@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $112,625 - $120,977 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $95,170 - $102,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 6), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume.
• Recommended responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 01-MAR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.