Student Support Services Specialist

About the assignment

  • Country
  • Assignment type
    In Country
  • Partner Organisation
    Pasifika Communities University
  • Duration
    12 months
  • Proposed start date
    26 January 2026
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Closes 10 September 2025

We’re looking for a Student Support Services Specialist who can live and volunteer for 12 months in FIji.


  • This assignment seeks to improve student success by developing and evaluating initiatives to boost retention and their completion rates
  • You will be working alongside faculty members and oversee student support activities
  • To be considered for this role, you’ll need a minimum 3 years experience in tertiary teaching and provide academic support to students

About the Partner Organisation 

Pasifika Communities University (PCU) embraces a community-based learning approach, prioritising social transformation and self-determined awareness over traditional institutional models. As one of 3 universities in Fiji, PCU is embraces a community-based learning approach, prioritising social transformation and self-determined awareness over traditional institutional models.


About the Australian Volunteers Program  

The Australian Volunteers Program is an Australian government-funded initiative. We support partner organisations across the Pacific, Asia, and Africa to achieve locally led change.  

Volunteers are supported throughout their volunteer journey. We actively support and encourage people of all backgrounds and abilities to volunteer and aim to make the program as accessible and inclusive as possible. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us to discuss how we can support you to volunteer with us - inclusion@australianvolunteers.com. Learn more about our commitment to inclusion.

Allowance

We cover your flights, insurance, and provide a living and accommodation allowance. Learn more here

AUD$ 2,526 per month.   

Find out more about in-country allowances.


Requirements

  • All applicants must be Australian citizens or holders of Permanent Residency Visa of Australia, or New Zealand residents in Australia with a Special Category Visa (SCV). 
  • A National Police Check must be completed during the application process.  
  • A Psychological Test is required for all volunteer assignments.  

Additional requirements for this assignment include obtaining a First Aid Certificate.

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