About Us

CIT Solutions is a dynamic and entrepreneurial company and the leading provider of high-quality training and development services for both the government and corporate sectors in the Canberra region and beyond. For over 34 years CIT Solutions, backed by the Canberra Institute of Technology, has been innovating our vast scope of workforce capability development solutions for our clients in the areas of language and cultural training, accredited qualifications, online learning, employee capability assessment, international student recruitment, professional workshops and recreational short courses.

About the Position

The International Student Advisor team is responsible for supporting international students studying at CIT by monitoring international students on student visas compliance against the National Code of Practice, referring international students to appropriate resources and services, and meeting reporting requirements for all international student cohorts including sponsored students. The International Student Advisor team collaborates with CIT, external stakeholders and clients to meet their agreed key performance areas.

Key Areas of Responsibility and Accountability

• Providing information, advice and referral to CIT International students to maximise successful graduate outcomes. 
• Implementation of the key tasks listed to be performed in compliance with the ESOS act, the National Code of Practice and relevant CIT policies and procedures.
• Provision of informed and timely information to students and preparation of information required to process the tasks below where applicable:
  • Student administration including applying for a mid-study deferral, Extension of studies, part-time fee calculations, release from studies, withdrawal from studies, change of course or enrolment, CoE changes etc.
  • Understanding the obligations of student visas and CIT’s policies and procedures.
• Preparing student appeal documentation where required.
• Assisting with the training of staff as required.
• Assist with other duties as requested by your supervisor.

Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience (Selection Criteria)

• Degree qualification in administration or similar stream
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role or capacity
• Prior experience in vocational or higher education will be highly regarded.
• A basic understanding of the various RTO regulatory and compliance requirements including ESOS legislation, National Code of Practice, ASQA, CRICOS and other relevant bodies.

Reporting Line

• Reports to Senior Manager, International Services Unit

Career Pathway

• Upward career progression to Management roles with International Services Unit
• Sideways career progression to similar roles across all portfolios.

Benefits We Offer

• Salary Range: $70,000 -$80,000 per annum (full-time salary equivalent) negotiable depending on your level of experience.
• Part-time fixed-term position (22.5 hours per week) for 1 year.
• Learning from the best people in the training and education industry.
• Strong Employee Value Proposition (EVP) to foster better work-life balance including free on-site parking*.
• A range of staff engagement programs organised throughout the year.
• Autonomy, flexibility and collaborative team environment.

*Currently all staff have access to free parking onsite, but this could not be guaranteed in future years.

Important Information

• You will primarily work from our Bruce (Canberra) office where you will have access to ample free parking.
• Role available for immediate start.
• Australian residency is mandatory (Temporary residents are encouraged to apply).
• CIT Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Please send a 1-page Cover Letter addressing each of the Key Selection Criteria and your suitability for this role along with your CV to [email protected] at your earliest convenience.

Applications close on 5 October 2023 at 5:00pm. For further information about this position, please contact us through [email protected] email.

Kindly note that applications that does not address the Key Selection Criteria may not be considered for the next stage of the recruitment process. We will be assessing applications as and when they are received.