Vision & Mission

Volunteer
with
CISA

Vision & Mission

OUR VISION

Advocate for high quality education for

international students

To be recognised as a
holistic voice for
international students in
Australia by the local,
national and international
community.

Facilitate network building among

stakeholders with an interest in
supporting international students
Host an annual national forum for
international students
Provide a means of consulting and
engaging with international students

We are a not-for-profit and non-political

body, which gives us the freedom to
openly and freely advance our position
on, issues for the betterment all
international students in Australia.

OUR MISSION(s)

Host future international student

roundtable events in partnership with
various government entities
Promote cross-cultural awareness and
interactions in Australia
Advocate for non-racist, non-

Advocate for the interests and needs of

discriminatory law reform concerning

international students

international students


Proposed
Structure

National President
National Vice
President

Secretary

Secretariat

General Executive
Representative(s)

Treasurer
Treasury
Portfolio

Office of President & VP

Equity
Equity
Portfolio

Welfare

Sector
Representative

Education

Welfare
Portfolio

Education
Portfolio

Public
Relations
PR Portfolio

Undergrad

Postgrad

State
Representative
State
Chairperson(s)

State Advisory
Group

VET/TAFE/
Pre-Uni

Research
Campaign
Grants
Grievance
Events

OPERATIONAL TEAM

State Working/
Operational Group


General
Information

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

FROM VOLUNTEERING WITH
CISA
CISA values it its volunteer and we will
endeavour to provide you with:

WHAT CISA ASKS FROM ITS

VOLUNTEER

A written position description so

that you can understand your role
and the tasks you are authorised to
perform as a volunteer
A full induction, orientation and any
training necessary for the volunteer
role
An experienced student
representative as your supervisor,
so that you have the opportunity to
ask questions and get feedback
Reimbursement for your reasonable
expenses so you are not out-ofpocket as a result of volunteering
for us
A certificate of Recognition at the
end of the term
Participation in CISA related
activities and events

Support CISA aims and objectives

Participate in all relevant induction
and training programs
Operate under the direction and
supervision of nominated CISA
executives and obey reasonable
directions and instructions
Understand and comply with the
organisations policies and
procedures; including
antidiscrimination, health and safety
and confidentiality
Notify your supervisor or another
member of CISA committee of any
hazardous situations that pose a risk
to you or others; and report any
accidents or incidents relating to
staff, volunteers or plant and
equipment
Behave appropriately and
courteously to both the staff and
the public with whom you interact in
the course of your role
Use any property or equipment
given to you in your role only for
purpose of the job and return it to
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the organisation when you finish

your volunteer role
Let us know if you wish to change
the nature of your contribution (e.g.
hours role) to CISA at any time
Be open an honest in your dealings
with us and let us know if we can
improve our volunteer program and
the support that you receive

GENERAL ATTRIBUTES
Successful applicant should have the
following attributes:

Excellent oral and written

communication skills;
Experience in event and people
management;
Flexible schedule;
Excellent time management skills;
Enthusiastic and self-motivated;
Ability to work autonomously;
Ability to work as part of a diverse
team that is spread out across
Australia;
Have strong inter-personal skills

Timeline & Checklist

KEY DATES
22 July

Applications Open

5 Aug

Applications Close
11:59PM AEST

8 Aug

Announcement of
Shortlisted Candidates

9-12 Aug

Interview Period

17 Aug

Announcement of
Committee

22-26 Aug

Induction Period

29 Aug

Official Start Date

CHECKLIST
Check your eligibility
International Student
Enrolled in an Australian
education institution
Will be in Australia until July
2017.
Look through the job description
and what is expected of you
Consider your own skills and
the skills you seek to develop
further
Ensure that you understand
the tasks clearly
Contact the respective
executive committee when in
doubt
Ensure that you are able to
commit to the role

Filling in the Application Form

Submit necessary supporting
documents, such as:
o E-COE
Ensure that you receive an
email acknowledging
successful submission
Upon Shortlisted
Familiarise yourself with CISA
and the work that it does
Attend interview session or
arrange to re-schedule if you
are unable to make it
Congratulations, youve been
accepted! Now what?
Attend induction session
Sign volunteering agreement
Get to know your team


Position
Available

OVERVIEW
OFFICE OF PRESIDENT
VICE PRESIDENT

AND

Executive Assistant
Strategic Policy and Issues Coordinator
Media and Communication Advisor
Partnership Coordinator
Human Resource Coordinator

SECRETARIAT

Executive Assistants
Human Resource
Membership
Constitution

TREASURY
Executive Assistant
Tax Accountant
Budget Coordinator
Sponsorship Team
Sponsorship Coordinator
Sponsorship Team Members

PUBLIC RELATIONS
PORTFOLIO

Executive Assistant
Marketing Coordinator
Social Media Coordinator
Media Relations Coordinator
Graphic Designer
Co-sponsorship Coordinator
W ebsite Team
Content Specialist
Web Developer

EDUCATION PORTFOLIO
Executive Assistant
Research Team Member**
Campaign Team Member**
Grants Team Member**
Event Team Member**

EQUITY PORTFOLIO

Executive Assistant
Research Team Member**
Campaign Team Member**
Grants Team Member**
Grievance Officer**
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WELFARE PORTFOLIO
Executive Assistant
Research Team Member**
Campaign Team Member**
Grants Team Member**
Grievance Officer**

VET/TAFE PORTFOLIO
Executive Assistant
Research Team Member**
Event Team Member**
Campaign Team Member**

UNDERGRAD PORTFOLIO
Executive Assistants
Research Team Member**

POSTGRAD PORTFOLIO
Executive Assistant
Research Team Member**

** Cross-portfolio teams

Office of President & Vice President

Overall Duties and Responsibilities of

the President & Vice President

The President shall be primarily

responsible for the day-to-day
administration of the Council, but
may delegate some or all of his/her
duties to the relevant staff
members or members of the
Executive Committee, subject to the
Executive Committee's approval.

speeches, reports and papers as

required
o

Initiating and maintaining

liaisons with other national
organisations, peak bodies,
community leaders and the
relevant government ministers;
Initiating and maintaining
contact with Member
Organisations on a regular basis;
Attending appropriate
conferences, forums, workshops,
roundtable discussions,
meetings, as an advocate of the
interests of international
students, and preparing

Fulfil the role of high-level personal

assistant for the National President
& Vice President, including the
preparation of reports, policy
documents and proposals for
consideration as required.
Attending to diary & meeting
management; email management as
agreed; report writing and collation
of information servicing of meetings
chaired by the Executives.
Provide support to the National
President and Vice President,
ensuring all documentation is
presented in a manner supporting
and enhancing the professional
image of CISA.
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In consultation with the Executive

monitor and report the progress of
key projects and performance
indicators quarterly.
Any other duties as assigned.

Strategic Policy & Issues Coordinator

Executive Assistants

The duties of the President shall

include, but are not limited to:
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Acting as the chief spokesperson

for CISA and an advocate of the
interests of international
students in the media, electronic
media, press, and the like; and

Provide proactive political, strategic

and administrative support to the
Council
Assist, formulate, develop, monitor
and review policies which relate to
the functions of CISA Executive
team and to advise the Council
accordingly.
Specifically, to work with the
Executive to review and evaluate
the Councils strategic and action
plan for 2016/2017.

Media and Communication Advisor

Develop a positive and proactive

relationship with all levels of the
media to facilitate positive, fair and
accurate coverage of the Council
Provide strategic media advice and
assistance to National President to

ensure Council maximises

communication opportunities and
enhances its reputation.

Work alongside National President and

PR Portfolio to:

Respond to all Council media

enquiries, researching relevant
information and providing a
response in a timely fashion.
Research, write, distribute and
follow up on the Councils media
releases.
Actively monitor the Councils
media coverage and prepare and
distribute media updates
Identify, develop and implement
public relations campaigns that
address key issues at a State and
Federal level, and which have
positive outcomes for the Council.
Prepare communications strategies
to assist other portfolios to market
their programs, activities and events
to the community.
Provide internal advice on the
Councils website and social media
channels.

Provide advice to PR portfolio team

members on appropriate responses
to social media issues as
appropriate and proactively write
posts/tweet as part of
disseminating media releases.
Develop and review
communications strategies.

Human Resource Coordinator

Partnerships Coordinator

Create, implement and manage

existing and potential partnerships
and programs.
Manage the budget.
Manage intelligence activities and
participate in networking activities
in order to identify potential
partners.
Identify and look for sites and
organisations likely to create a
partnership.
Negotiate the contracts
Monitor the development of the
partnerships.
Analyse the results to ensure that
agreements put in place are cost
effective

Facilitating human resources

processes
Assisting with the creation of
training manuals, HR manual, and
CISA committee handbook.
Assisting with creation, distribution
and collection of feedback from
council-wide annual survey.
Assisting with providing research
for policies, training, strategic
planning, and other human resource
issues.
Ensuring the effective utilisation of
plans related to HR programs and
services
Answering committee requests and
questions
Assisting with new volunteer hiring
processes
Conducting and recommending
corrective actions
Assisting with the performance
review and termination processes
Writing and placing volunteering
ads, as well as maintaining the
applicant tracking database.

Secretariat

Overall duties and responsibilities of

the Secretary and Secretariat:

Maintaining incoming and outgoing

correspondence with respect to the
governance of CISA;
Minute-taking during Executive
Meetings;
Informing Executive Committee
members of all Executive
Committee Meetings; including
preparing and distributing the
agenda;
Editing the CISA Policy document to
ensure consistency of language and
numeration, and to provide crossreferences of related policies;
Ensuring CISAs email lists and
website are maintained;
Being responsible for the
administration of all general
meetings of Council
Update and maintain all member
information as well as organising
and maintaining files and records.
Maintain records and a description
of the procedures in use for the
benefit of his or her successor and
of other interested parties.

Maintain the archival materials of

the Council and the database
relating to member organisations.

Executive Assistant

Fulfil the role of high-level personal

assistant for the National President,
which includes but not limited to:

Preparing and editing

correspondence, communications,
presentations and other documents
Designing and maintaining
databases
Filing and retrieving documents and
reference materials
Conducting research, collecting and
analysing data to prepare reports
and documents

The secretary will, overtime, form

subcommittees within the Secretariat
team to be responsible for the three
main areas:
Membership engagement
Constitution
Human Resource
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Responsibilities will include:

Membership engagement
Maintaining regular contact with
existing CISA members through
weekly or fortnightly communiqus
Maintaining the database for all
existing members of CISA
Constitutional
Actively reviewing the current
constitution and propose changes or
amendments when necessary
Ensure that the Council fulfils its
legal duties
Ensure that the Council is operating
according to the constitution
Human Resource
Assist Human Resource
coordinators duties and
responsibilities
Assist in attracting high quality
applicants of vacant roles
Create and maintain the database of
CISA employees (executives and
volunteers)
Develop KPI and performance
review method for volunteers

Treasury

Please note that the Treasury Portfolio

is a specialised/technical portfolio.
CISA highly encourages candidates with
relevant experience mentioned below
to apply for the positions.
Overall duties and responsibilities of
the Treasurer and Treasury Portfolio:

In conjunction with other executive

members, ensuring that the budget
is responsibly spent to fund
activities of the organisation for the
entire financial year;
Actively participating in the
business of CISA;
Supporting the President and other
executive committee members in
the fulfilment of their respective
individual roles;
Attending CISA meetings as
scheduled;
Preparing budgets for submission to
the CISA executive members;
Preparing financial reports and
statements for submission to the
CISA executive members and
stakeholders;

Maintaining financial records

including invoices, receipts and
budgets for the submission to the
executive members and the
stakeholders;
Presenting the financial status of
CISA to the executive members and
stakeholders when requested;
Liaising with external auditors when
preparing financial reports at the
end of the financial year.

Executive Assistant

Accounting assistance (when

needed);
Assisting with event management
and organisation;
Receipting and producing invoicing;
Tracking reimbursements and
transfers to members of the team
and external parties;
Supporting Tax Accountant
producing BAS and lodging with
ATO;
General administration support (e.g.
filing);
Supporting accounting team as
required;
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Ad Hoc duties of administrative

nature;

Successful applicant should have the

following attributes:

NSW based
At least a 1st/2nd year accounting
student;

Tax Accountant

Ensure accurate and timely tax

compliance and tax effect
accounting;
Prepare and facilitate the income
tax returns;
Prepare and lodge BAS, Payroll Tax
returns and FBT returns;
Reconcile and prepare work papers
(e.g. financial statements) and post
accounting entries;

Successful applicant should have the

following attributes:

1-2 years of the tax accounting

experience within Australia;

Strong knowledge and

understanding of Australian Tax
Law;
Tertiary education majoring in
accounting with completed Tax
Accounting unit;
Have strong computer skills
(especially Excel);
It would be beneficial if candidate
possesses sufficient knowledge of
XERO accounting software.

Direct the preparation of regular

and special budget reports.
Analyse monthly portfolio
budgeting and accounting reports
to maintain expenditure controls.
Provide advice and technical
assistance with cost analysis, fiscal
allocation, and budget preparation.
Summarise budgets and submit
recommendations for the approval
or disapproval of funds requests.
Compile and analyse accounting
records and other data to determine
the financial resources required to
implement a program.

Sponsorship Team

Budget Coordinator

Interpret budget directives and

establish policies for carrying out
directives.
Seek new ways to improve
efficiency and increase funding for
the Council

Work with CISA Office & PR

Portfolio to execute annual
development plan/strategy to
increase sponsorships for the
operation of the Council, including
its annual national conference
Identify and solicit individual,
corporate and foundation sponsor
prospects
Maintain contact and relationships
with sponsor prospects
Renew current major sponsorships
and encourage upgrading
sponsorship levels when possible
Assemble sponsorships materials,
including letters, proposals,
budgets, and presentations
Ensure prompt acknowledgement of
sponsorships received
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Maintain calendar and meet

deadlines for event sponsorships
Prioritise projects to keep multiple
projects moving in a timely manner
Ensure that sponsors receive full
benefits of sponsorship, such as
logo placement an promotion via
CISAs networks
Report progress in sponsorship
research, sponsorship inquiry and
outcome to the CISA Executive.

Public Relations Portfolio

determines the image and reputation
of CISA with its stakeholders,
which consequently, heavily influences the
organisations success

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Public Relations Portfolio

Overall Duties and Responsibilities of
the Public Relations Office
Events Management
To plan and develop events for
CISA; and manage the promotion of
events.
Internal Relations
To liaise with the different State
Reps;
To improve and facilitate
communication within CISA; and
To work with the spokesperson on
all events he/she attends on behalf
of CISA
External Relations
To create, manage and update a
media list; and
To create, manage and update a
contact list with all key
stakeholders.
Communications
To manage all communication
leaving CISA;
To maintain and update CISA
website.

Executive Assistant

Responsible for assisting with the

creation and implementation of public
relations initiatives, concepts and
creates promotional content for PR
purposes with the National PR Officer
& Media and Communications advisor,
including:

Create, deliver, edit, and optimise

PR materials.
Ensure that messages are
supportive of and consistent with
marketing strategies.
Supervise social media outreach.
Deliver content via LinkedIn,
Twitter, Facebook, email, or direct
mail.
Coordinate and deliver email
campaigns & mass-mail materials.
Create brochures and sell sheets.
Provide support to public relations
department.
Coordinate flow of information and
communication and disseminate it
according to plan/strategy.
Work with CISA executive and
treasury portfolio to determine
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budget and manage expenses to

that budget.
Promote products and services
through public relations initiatives.
Develop marketing communications
campaigns.
Create and deliver press releases,
media relations content, case
studies, white papers, executive
bios, corporate newsletter content,
social media content, and speaking
proposals.
Identify, develop and execute
communications strategy for key
media contacts
Research media coverage and
industry trends.
Conduct extensive media outreach.
Improve communication efficiencies
within the Council

Marketing Coordinator(s)

Organises the preparation of

proposals and presentations using
marketing resource materials such
as brochures, data, slides,
photographs, and reports.

Develop marketing plans and

executes the tactical initiatives
Generate marketing insights that
optimise marketing activities
Work with State Operational team
to organise and market events such
as CISA Talk on Campus and State
Roundtable
Prepare status reports on marketing
efforts with Social Media and Media
Relations Coordinator

Social Media Coordinator(s)

Current media platforms actively used

by CISA: Facebook, Twitter

Bringing unique/ creative ideas to

the table daily
Create strategy, messaging,
content, plans, schedules and
manage posts
Overseeing and executing defined
social media strategies
Creating/managing fully integrated
social calendars and campaigns.
Ensuring social media campaigns are
fully optimised, forward-thinking
and possess consistent movement
towards CISAs vision and mission

Work closely with PR Portfolio team

(marketing, design, media and web
developers) to assure social
strategy efforts are translated
across all goals.
Using social media publishing,
tracking and analytic platforms such
at HootSuite, Google Analytics, etc.

to obtain optimum media coverage

for the Council.
Graphic Designer

Media Relations Coordinator

Work closely with the Public Relations

Officer and Media & Communications
Advisor to:

Manage and moderate

communications between the
Council and various media outlets
such as newspapers, radio
broadcasts and television stations.
Inform the media when something
new happens within the
organisation.
Communicate with journalists when
a negative or positive event
happens.
Use press releases, media event and
broadcasts to improve relationships
with media sources and journalists
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Prepares work to be accomplished

by gathering information and
materials.
Plans concept by studying
information and materials.
Illustrates concept by designing
rough layout of art and copy
regarding arrangement, size, type
size and style, and related aesthetic
concepts.
Obtains approval of concept by
submitting rough layout for
approval.
Prepares final layout by marking
and pasting up finished copy and
art.
Contributes to team effort by
accomplishing related results as
needed.

Co-sponsorship Coordinator*

Work with CISA Office & Treasury

Portfolio to execute annual
development plan/strategy to

increase sponsorships for the

operation of the Council, including
its annual national conference
Identify and solicit individual,
corporate and foundation sponsor
prospects
Maintain contact and relationships
with sponsor prospects
Renew current major sponsorships
and encourage upgrading
sponsorship levels when possible
Assemble sponsorships materials,
including letters, proposals,
budgets, and presentations
Ensure prompt acknowledgement of
sponsorships received
Maintain calendar and meet
deadlines for event sponsorships
Prioritise projects to keep multiple
projects moving in a timely manner
Ensure that sponsors receive full
benefits of sponsorship, such as
logo placement an promotion via
CISAs networks
Report progress in sponsorship
research, sponsorship inquiry and
outcome to the CISA Executive.

W ebsite Team

CISA highly encourages candidates with

relevant experience to apply for the
positions. Essential skills include:

Web developers will then work to:

Have skills in software

programming and graphics in
particular, knowledge of
operating a Wordpress website
Have creativity and imagination
Be adaptable and able to pick up
new techniques

Content specialist

Identify the type of content the site

will host, including: writing, editing
and proofreading site content
Be able to create interactive aspects
of the website such as polls and
surveys
Developing the voice for all aspects
of the organisations website
presence.
Work closely with the technical
team to maintain site standards with
regard to new development.
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Give guidance and advice on layout,

colours and styles.

Create website designs

Meeting with the executives and
other teams to discuss requirements
and/or project progress to meet
business requirements
Keep up-to-date with recent
technological and software
developments including HTML, CSS
and have some knowledge or willing
to learn about JavaScript and Ajax,
PHP, Mobile Support, etc.
Be able to troubleshoot the website
on multiple platforms and browsers
Be able to accomplish search engine
optimisation and edit the metadata
on the website
Have knowledge on editing
Wordpress sites by either using
Wordpress or an FTP
Deliver feedback and regular
update to CISA National Public
Relations Officer.

CROSS PORTFOLIO TEAMS

The following team operates across multiple portfolios:
Research
Campaign
Grievance
Grants & Scholarships
Events

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CROSS Portfolio Teams

Research Team

RCs are expected to be familiar with

standard information collection,
compilation, summary and analysis
methods; able to develop or apply
appropriate methods to support needs
of particular studies or analyses; use
strong communication (oral and
written) and interpersonal skills to
contribute effectively to a team
approach and problem solving;

Assist National Executive to

perform fact-finding tasks; develop
preliminary analyses, and shape
findings and recommendations for
the Council.
Participate in developing and
maintaining information sources and
contacts as directed; may attend
meetings to collect information
related to projects.
Research topics independently,
compile data and present
information both orally and in
writing.
Contribute to the creation/writing
of task report(s) or paper(s).

ensure that there is a unified

message sent to the public.
Grievance Team

Campaign Team

In consultation with the CISA National

Executive, the Campaign team will lead
the development of campaign
strategies on targeted issues on a state
and national level.

Please note that it is not CISAs role to

resolve complaints or grievances from
international students.
The Grievance team is expected to:

Required to interact with

Governmental or industrial
representatives.

Coordinate the implementation of

the campaign strategies, including
by advising on and overseeing the
development and design of
campaign projects
Advise researchers, campaigners
and other colleagues, on the
development of appropriate
campaign materials, including timely
actions to support agreed
objectives, and editing documents
where required.
Prepare campaigning guidelines and
share within the movement good
campaigning ideas, activities, and
materials, and contributing to
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Build strong networks between

CISA and other organisations on a
local, state and national level that
have the capacity to deliver legal
services and assist international
students
Establish direct connections with
both government and nongovernmental organisations in order
to do referrals upon receiving
complaints.

Grants and Scholarships Team

Plan and deliver CISAs existing

grants and scholarships, such as:
o CISA U Grant
o Equity Scholarships for CISA
National Conference
o CISA Excellence Awards
Partake in planning and preparation
of grant proposals for one or more
portfolios;
Provides guidance and assistance to
investigators in the interpretation of
funding agency regulations and
requirements.
Prepare and compile all components
of each grant submission, ensuring
that the proposal is formatted,
packaged, and submitted in
accordance with granting agency
requirements.
Develop and maintain specialized
databases for tracking grant
proposals, awards, and related
statistical information; creates and
distributes standard and special
reports, studies, summaries, and
analyses, as required.

Events Team
Plan the project
Define the scope of the project in
collaboration with CISA executives
and State Operational Group
Create a detailed work plan which
identifies and sequences the
activities needed to successfully
complete the project
Determine the resources (time,
money, equipment, etc) required to
complete the project
Develop a schedule for project
completion that effectively allocates
the resources to the activities
Review the project schedule with
relevant CISA Executive and all
other volunteers that will be
affected by the project activities;
revise the schedule as required
Determine the objectives and
measures upon which the project
will be evaluated at its completion
Staff the Project
In consultation with the Human
Resource Team, relevant CISA
executive and State Operational
Group, recruit, interview and select
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staff and/or volunteers with

appropriate skills for the project
activities
Manage project staff and/or
volunteers according to the
established policies and practices of
the organization

Implement the project

Execute the project according to
the project plan
Develop forms and records to
document project activities
Set up files to ensure that all project
information is appropriately
documented and secured
Monitor the progress of the project
and make adjustments as necessary
to ensure the successful completion
of the project
Evaluate the project
Ensure that the project deliverables
are on time, within budget and at
the required level of quality
Evaluate the outcomes of the
project as established during the
planning phase

SECTOR-BASED
PORTFOLIOS

GENERAL
PORTFOLIOS

The following portfolio oversees

issued that affect the international
student population studying in a
specific sector:

The following portfolio oversees

specific issues that affect the general
international student population on
either state or national level:

Education
Equity
Welfare

VET/TAFE/Pre-Uni
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
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Education,
Equity, Welfare

Overall Duties and Responsibilities of

the Education Portfolio

Researching and reviewing policies

concerning international education
to assist students who may need
support in school tribunals and to
suggest amendments to the
corresponding regulations when
they affect the rights of
international students;
Exchanging perspectives about the
industry with colleagues across the
country. Conference attendance to
establish links with industry
partners;
Conducting educational research to
identify and evaluate developments
in education;
Serving on committees to identify
present and future needs within the
education industry, and the
preparation of reports and
information papers
Communicating and loading with
institutional authorities;
Raising awareness on the ESOS Act
and the National Strategy for
International Education 2015

Overall Duties and Responsibilities of

the Equity Portfolio

Drafting a Charter of Equity. It

should involve positive language
rather than prohibitions;
Ensuring CISA policies and actions
are in accordance with the spirit of
the Charter;
Recording cases of discrimination
that are reported to CISA; and
Communicating with Australian
Human Rights Commission (AHRC),
research officers and other equity
representatives with an interest in
international students issues.

Overall Duties and Responsibilities of

the Welfare Portfolio

Executive Assistants

Assisting international students and

their families facing social,
emotional and education related
difficulties to improve the quality of
life of international students by
supporting them and working
towards change in their social
environment;

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Promoting a means of selfsufficiency and responsibility

amongst international students
through individual and collective
assistance by fostering the creation
of international students
committees from a bottom-up
perspective;
Communicating with Fairwork
Ombudsman caseworkers and other
welfare representatives with an
interest in international students
issues.

Liaise with PR Portfolio to market

initiatives effectively
Coordinate with Event and State
Operational Team to deliver
initiatives in an effective manner
Ad-hoc administrational duties
requested by the Education Officer
Assist in overlooking the
performance of the Portfolio and
provide additional help to the team
when necessary

VET/TAFE, Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Welfare

In general, all Sector-based Portfolios

have the duties and responsibilities as
follow:

Acting as contact point for CISA at

all events and functions;
Acting as a resource person
contributing to subcommittees that
are created for a specific event or
purpose.
Supporting the President and other
executive members in the fulfilment
of their individual roles on the
committee.
Acting as a contact point for CISA
and liaising with other organisations
as and when required by the
executive committee, as well as
addressing issues concerning
international students within the
specific sector
Gathering and reporting feedback
to the CISA executive committee
from CISA members and students of
the:
o VET/TAFE, ELICOS and
Foundation education
o Undergraduate
o Postgraduate

Executive Assistants

Liaise with PR Portfolio to market

initiatives effectively
Coordinate with Event and State
Operational Team to deliver
initiatives in an effective manner
Ad-hoc administrational duties
requested by the Education Officer
Assist in overlooking the
performance of the Portfolio and
provide additional help to the team
when necessary

Specific Sector Responsibilities (other than

what is mentioned in the job description of
the overall team previously:

well-communicated to the student

associations and organisations
Events Team Member

Campaign Team Member

Work with institutions to potentially

form International Students association
or group in the different institution
within the respective state / territory
Promote CISA to the student
organisation and to be part of CISA if a
student association already exists
Assist in ensuring that the goals and
actionable items concerning the
students in the sector in the National
Strategy for International Education is
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Work closely with the Campaign

Coordinators to organise activities and
events to encourage involvement and
engagement from the International
Students association or group in the
different institution within the
respective state / territory
Update the International Students
association of CISAs project and
initiatives
Initiate surveys, focus group discussion
and forums where to the international
students and student organisation can
share their feedback, suggestions,
initiatives or innovations, creative ideas
to strengthen multi-cultural awareness
and engagement among other students
regardless if international or domestic

Research Team Member

Work closely with the Event Team to

analyse the outcome of the events held
such as forums, focus group discussion,
surveys, etc. to be presented to the
CISA Executive for review and
discussion.


CONTACT
DETAILS:

President:
Vice President
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Public Relations O fficer:
Education O fficer:
W elfare O fficer:
Equity O fficer:
General M em ber (VET/TAFE):
General M em ber (Undergraduate):
General M em ber (Post Graduate):

Mustika Indah (Nina) Khairina

(Monash University)
Dominic Nadvillaveetil
(Australian National University)
Albina Kartavtseva
(University of Newcastle)
Evgeniya Khrenova
(University of Technology Sydney)
Karen Cochrane
(University of Sydney)
Toufique Ahmed
(Charles Sturt University)
Prashanth Magandram
(Flinders University)
Teesta Prakash
(The Australian National University)
Paula Josefa Subido
(Canberra Institute of Technology)
Enggar Daranindra
(Charles Darwin University)
Dion Lee
(University of Queensland)

Website: http://cisa.edu.au
Facebook: http://facebook.com/international.students.aus
Twitter: @CISA_National, @CISA_President

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pres@cisa.edu.au
vicepresident@cisa.edu.au
secretary@cisa.edu.au
treasurer@cisa.edu.au
publicrelations@cisa.edu.au
education@cisa.edu.au
welfare@cisa.edu.au
equity@cisa.edu.au
vet-tafe@cisa.edu.au
undergraduate@cisa.edu.au
postgraduate@cisa.edu.au