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Paid Employment - Student Support and Engagement

Paid employment opportunities in student support and engagement for JCU students:

Career Peer Leader

Position Title	Career Peer Leader
Employer Directorate and Unit	Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement Student Transitions and Careers
Campus Location	Townsville and Cairns
Rate of Pay	Higher Education Worker Level 2, Step 10
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	4 hours per week during each Study Period
Number of Positions per Study Period	One on each Campus
Position Description	The Career Peer Leaders will provide a Drop-in service to students and provide feedback and information on job applications including cover letters, resumes and Linkedin profiles.
Selection Criteria	Currently enrolled at JCU in middle or final year of degree Excellent communication skills and ability to establish a rapport with a range of people Confidence in public speaking Social Media experience, especially with Facebook and Linkedin
Recruitment Information	All positions will be advertised on JCU CareerHub ahead of the employment period.

Careers Fair General Assistant

Position Title	Careers Fair General Assistant
Employer (Directorate and Unit)	Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement Student Transitions and Careers
Campus Location	Townsville and Cairns
Rate of Pay	Higher Education Worker Level 1, Step 10
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)	2 days (mid-March)
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	8 hours (total)
Number of Positions per Study Period	Two on each Campus
Position Description	Assist the Careers and Employability Team. Assist with the set-up and pack-down of the Careers Fair venue.
Selection Criteria	Currently enrolled at JCU Available on the days and at the times required (not negotiable) Must be able to lift up to 20kg
Recruitment Information	All positions will be advertised on JCU CareerHub ahead of the employment period.

Careers Fair Marketing Assistant

Position Title	Careers Fair Marketing Assistant
Employer (Directorate and Unit)	Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement Student Transitions and Careers
Campus Location	Townsville and Cairns
Rate of Pay	Higher Education Worker Level 2, Step 10
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)	Mid-February to mid-March
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	40 hours (total) – maximum of 15 hours per week
Number of Positions per Study Period	One on each campus
Position Description	The Careers Fair Marketing Assistant will work with the Careers and Employability Team to assist with the coordination, marketing and delivery of the annual Careers Fair.
Selection Criteria	Currently enrolled at JCU in middle or final year of degree Excellent communication skills and ability to establish a rapport with a diverse range of people Confidence in public speaking Social media experience, especially with Facebook
Recruitment Information	All positions will be advertised on JCU CareerHub ahead of the employment period.

DocuCare Staff

Position Title	DocuCare Staff
Employer	Fuji Xerox
Campus Location	Cairns
Rate of Pay	Individual Flexibility Agreement (IFA) with reference to Modern Award (Business Equipment Award)
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)	January to December
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	20 hours per week
Number of Positions per Study Period	2
Position Description	The DocuCare position is a proactive role ensuring the smooth operation and print quality for all students and staff at JCU. DocuCare staff are responsible for replacement of consumables and paper as well as preventative maintenance on all multi-function devices (MFDs). They also provide training and are available onsite for any problems and queries that students and staff may have.
Selection Criteria	While there is no specific selection criteria for the role it is beneficial that the applicant have a basic understanding of print processes and the applications used by staff and students. The majority of the role is learnt over time as there are many variables in regards to the number of MFDs and different users at JCU.
Recruitment Contact	Daniel Atkinson, Managing Director datkinson@fxcairns.com.au

Client Services Assistant

Position Title	Client Services Assistant
Employer (Directorate and Unit)	Library and Information Services Client Services
Campus Location	Townsville and Cairns
Rate of Pay	Higher Education Worker Level 3, Step 10
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)	SP1 and SP2
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	Up to 15 hours per week Must be available to work during Library business hours, which include evenings and weekends
Number of Positions per Study Period	Variable
Position Description	The Client Services Assistant as a member of the Client Services team, provides quality library and information services and lending assistance through the Library InfoHelp service and appropriate levels of user assistance and referrals as needed. The incumbent resolves routine client problems associated with library lending and use policies and procedures; and receipts payments taken at the InfoHelp service point.
Selection Criteria	Client services focus Good problem solving, critical thinking, and information and communication technologies skills Must be able to work independently
Recruitment Information	All positions will be advertised on JCU CareerHub ahead of the employment period.

Collections Assistant

Position Title	Collections Assistant
Employer (Directorate and Unit)	Library and Information Services Information Resources (Townsville) / Client Services (Cairns)
Campus Location	Townsville and Cairns
Rate of Pay	Higher Education Worker Level 1, Step 10
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)	SP1 and SP2
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	Up to 6 hours per week Must be available during Library business hours
Number of Positions per Study Period	Variable
Position Description	The Collections Assistant contribute to maintaining the physical collections and student spaces in good order. The Collections Assistant also assists with checking electronic library resources to ensure access and holdings are correctly listed in Library systems.
Selection Criteria	Physically capable of moving large amounts of library materials including lifting and shelving heavy volumes, and pushing trolleys of books.
Recruitment Information	All positions will be advertised on JCU CareerHub ahead of the employment period.

InfoHelp Rover

Position Title	InfoHelp Rover
Employer (Directorate and Unit)	Library and Information Services Client Services
Campus Location	Townsville and Cairns
Rate of Pay	Higher Education Worker Level 3, Step 10
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)	SP1 and SP2
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	Up to 15 hours per week Must be available during Library business hours, evenings and weekends
Number of Positions per Study Period	Variable
Position Description	The InfoHelp Rover provides first level information and communication technologies (ICT) assistance primarily to JCU students in the libraries including the information commons areas. The incumbent assists students with issues related to the use of computers, software applications and JCU networked facilities; and provides basic ICT orientation and assistance for student access to JCU online services including webmail, wireless, CopyPrint, eStudent and LearnJCU. The InfoHelp Rover, as a member of the Client Services team, provides quality library and information services and lending assistance through the Library InfoHelp service and appropriate levels of user assistance and referrals as needed.
Selection Criteria	Client services focus Good problem solving, critical thinking, and information and communication technologies skills Must be able to work independently
Recruitment Information	All positions will be advertised on JCU CareerHub ahead of the employment period.

Student Life General Assistant

Position Title	Student Transitions and Engagement General Assistant
Employer (Directorate and Unit)	Learning, Teaching and Student Engagement Student Transitions and Careers
Campus Location	Townsville and Cairns
Rate of Pay	Higher Education Worker Level 1, Step 10
Employment Periods (SP1 and SP2 dates)	O-week as well as various dates throughout both study periods
Maximum and/or Average Hours per Week	Variable
Number of Positions per Study Period	Variable
Position Description	The role of the General Assistant is to assist the Student Transitions and Engagement team facilitate and deliver a suite of high quality student-focused events, including Orientation, co-curricular and extra-curricular activities, which are delivered in partnership with the JCU community.
Selection Criteria	An interest in event management and student engagement would be advantageous.
Recruitment Information	All positions will be advertised on JCU CareerHub ahead of the employment period.

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