Residence Life

Residential Tutors
Residential Tutors, Residence Life
Fixed term (one year), Casual (1 hour per week) Student Casual Rate 3
15 positions at Bathurst Campus
15 positions at Wagga Wagga Campus
5 positions at Albury-Wodonga Campus
The Residence Life unit, within the Division of Finance, is dedicated to providing students with
high-quality support in all aspects of student life. Residence Life offers comprehensive
physical and virtual support environments and mechanisms to provide proactive, tailored
support programs to all students. The unit assists students through the provision of
accommodation, a comprehensive residential life support network including pastoral care and
welfare services, community/capacity building, food and beverage services, entertainment
and events support services, retail and merchandising services, graduation, social and
recreational programs.
This appointment offers outstanding opportunities to contribute to the student experience for
those in residence. To be successful in the role, you must have an interest in the academic
progress of other students, show the ability to lead peers and engage students in a range of
study related activities, be organised and reliable, and be able to contribute as a member of a
team.
Your application must include 2 attachments:
1. Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details for two referees
2. Response to target questions (maximum 2 pages)
Targeted Questions:
1. Provide an example of a time when as a student, you successfully navigated a
challenge. Outline the steps taken, support accessed and how this led to
improvement and success.
2. This position requires an ability to lead and support students, and be a role model for
academic engagement. Demonstrate your experience in these areas and the key
skills required.
All applicants will be notified via email regarding the success of their application. Applicants
will be shortlisted, and interviews conducted between 15 23 September, either in-person or
by phone.
Residential Tutors will be required to attend 3 days of training and induction in the week
commencing Monday 31 October, concluding by Saturday 5 November (exact timing
depending on campus). Training is a compulsory requirement of the position. Successful
applicants will be paid for face-to-face activities during this training period. Training will be held
on campus, and timing allows Residential Tutors continuing access to their accommodation
and standard meal packages at no additional cost.
Applicants are expected to apply by email to sgross@csu.edu.au; including a CV with
details of 2 referees and a cover letter addressing the targeted questions.
Applications close: Friday August 19, 2016

Residential Tutor
Residence Life

Campus

Wagga Wagga OR Bathurst OR Albury-Wodonga

Classification

Student Casual Rate 3

Hours per Week

Nature of Employment

Casual

Employer Contribution to
Superannuation

9.25%

Workplace Agreement

Charles Sturt University Enterprise Agreement

2013 - 2016

Date Last Reviewed

July 2015

Faculty/School/Division/Centre Organisational Environment

The Residence Life unit, within the Division of Finance, is dedicated to providing
students with high-quality support in all aspects of student life. Residence Life offers
comprehensive physical and virtual support environments and mechanisms to provide
proactive, tailored support programs to all students. The unit assists students through
the provision of accommodation, a comprehensive residential life support network
including pastoral care and welfare services, community/capacity building, food and
beverage services, entertainment and events support services, retail and
merchandising services, graduation, social and recreational programs.

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Organisational Chart
Director, Residence Life

Residence Life
Coordinator, Orange

Residential Advisors
(12)

Manager, Residence
Life, Northern Zone

Manager,
Administration,
Business Systems and
Process

Residence Life
Coordinator, Dubbo

Residence life
Coordinator, Bathurst

Residential Advisor (1)

Student Initiatives
Coordinator

Manager, Residence
Life

(Wagga Wagga)

Southern Zone

Residential Tutors
(35+)

Head Residents (4)

Bathurst

Residence Life
Coordinator, AlburyWodonga

Residential Advisors
(12)

Residence Life
Coordinator, Wagga
Wagga

Head Residents (4)

Wagga Wagga

Residential Advisors

Residential Advisors

Bathurst (35)

Wagga Wagga (35)

Reporting Relationships
This position reports to:

Student Initiatives Coordinator

This position supervises:

nil

Position Overview

The role of the Residence Life Team is to promote the development of a residents
academic, cultural and social life within Residences as a living and learning community,
which is integral to the students experience and success at Charles Sturt University. In this
context the purpose of the Residential Tutor (RT) is to support and facilitate the academic
progress of students in residence.

The position liaises with student residents, Residential Advisors and Head Residents, staff of
the Residence Life Team, and other relevant Charles Sturt University staff as appropriate.

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Principal Responsibilities

Organise, lead and record outcomes of group study sessions, providing academic
support and advice to students in your residence; maintain a physical presence; be
approachable and accessible in your residence.

Residential Tutors actively refer individual students to other University services,

including on campus and online resources. These include ALLaN, Careers Service,
Library and Faculty supports.

Attend all RT meetings as required, and provide information as necessary to students

and Residence Life staff to keep them up to date and informed as to what is
happening in your area.

Immediately inform the Residential Management Team of any situation that may
compromise the safety or welfare of an individual or groups of residents, particularly
those residents that may be at risk.

Attend training programs as required.

Check emails regularly to ensure timely dissemination of information using

appropriate methods including the use of noticeboards.

Other duties appropriate to the classification/or directed by senior Residential

Support Scheme staff as required.

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Selection Criteria
Applicants are expected to have the following requirements to be considered for this
position:
Essential

1.

A sound academic record and progress toward a degree

2.

High level communication skills including the ability to liaise effectively with
students from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures

3.

Demonstrated commitment to student residential settings

4.

Awareness of cultural diversity and individual differences

5.

Conflict resolution skills

7.

Basic understanding of EO (Equal Opportunity) principles in relation to the

position

8.

Basic understanding of WH&S (Workplace Health and Safety) principles,

including duty of care and a demonstrated ability and willingness to include WHS
training (where relevant) in the provision of courses or through professional
practice.

9.

Basic understanding of risk management principles and processes, including

implementation of risk reduction strategies

Desirable
1.
Previous experience residing or working in on-campus residential
accommodation, first year experience, peer tutoring or other academic support
programs.

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How to apply:
Your application should consist of a resume and a statement in response to the two (2)
targeted questions.
Your responses should clearly state your skills and experience relevant to this role.
The response to the targeted questions is limited to two (2) pages and should be a
standalone document.

Targeted Questions:
1. Provide an example of a time when as a student, you successfully navigated a
challenge. Outline the steps taken, support accessed and how this led to
improvement and success.
2. This position requires an ability to lead and support students, and be a role model for
academic engagement. Demonstrate your experience in these areas and the key
skills required.

Closing Date: Friday August 19, 2016

Apply by e-mail: sgross@csu.edu.au

Further information is available from

Samantha Gross
Student Initiatives Coordinator, Residence Life
(02) 6933 2423
sgross@csu.edu.au

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Information for Prospective Staff:

Your Application
To submit your application, please e-mail it to:
sgross@csu.edu.au
You will receive confirmation of submission within 2 working days.
Your application must include 2 attachments:
1. Curriculum Vitae, including the names and contact details for two referees (pdf)
2. Response to targeted questions (maximum 2 pages) (pdf)
* Career Development from the CSU Student Portal includes CareerWise resources that
assist you with writing your CV, responses to selection criteria and how to write a cover
letter.
** Jobs @ CSU provide university vacancy and additional application resources.
Staff Benefits
CSU is committed to providing an employment environment that fosters teamwork,
innovation, reflective practice, continual learning, knowledge sharing and opportunities for
staff to achieve their full potential. CSU is committed to providing a flexible working
environment that encourages employees to live a balanced lifestyle, combining work and
family responsibilities.
To find out more: http://www.csu.edu.au/jobs/benefits/
Essential Information for Staff
All employees have an obligation to comply with all the Universitys workplace health &
safety policies, procedures and instructions and not place at risk the health and safety of any
other person in the workplace;
All employees are required to be aware of and demonstrate a commitment to the principles
of equal opportunity in the workplace;
All employees are to ensure the creation and maintenance of full and accurate records of
official University business adheres to the Universitys Records Management Policies; and
All employees are expected to undertake an induction program on commencement.
Further information regarding the policy and procedures applicable to Occupational Health
and Safety and Equal Opportunity can be found on the CSU website
http://www.csu.edu.au/division/hr/

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Further information regarding the policies and procedures of CSU can be found in the
Administration Manual at: http://www.csu.edu.au/adminman/ hum/humanresources.htm
Further information on Delegations is available at http://www.csu.edu.au/adminman/del/
Code of Conduct:

http://www.csu.edu.au/adminman/hum/CodeOfConduct.doc

CSU Enterprise Agreement 2013-2016: http://www.csu.edu.au/division/hr/enterpriseagreement.pdf

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