Resident Assistants
International Student?
You are welcome to apply to become a Resident Assistant. However, please be aware that the hours you work as an RA each week are counted towards you maximum working hours permitted under your Australian visa conditions.
Employment conditions
Resident Assistants (RAs) and Senior Residential Assistants (SRAs) are employed as casual staff members under the Curtin University Enterprise Bargaining Agreement 2022-2025 (EBA).
A copy of the EBA is available on the University website and the relevant section addressing RA and SRA terms is included at clause 17.3.
National Police Certificates
Because the RA role involves access to keys and fellow residents' units and bedrooms, we require all successful applicants to obtain a National Police Certificate (NPC) which contains a list of a person’s disclosable court outcomes and pending charges from all Australian police jurisdictions. We will explain how to obtain your NPC at the appropriate time, but we may be able to accept another certificate you have obtained in the last 6 months.
All Welcome
Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups (Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Pacific Islander peoples, People of Colour, women, non-binary and gender diverse people, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people living with a disability) often do not apply for roles if they do not meet all the criteria – unlike majority candidates meeting significantly fewer requirements. We strongly encourage you to apply if you are interested, we would love to know how you can amplify our team with your unique experience.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Resident Assistant (RA) at Agricola.
Before submitting an expression of interest (EOI) please carefully review the role description and timeline below for more information on our process and to get a more comprehensive understanding of the role requirements.
If you have any questions about the role, salary, working hours or expectations, please contact agricola@curtin.edu.au so we can answer your questions or link you with a current/former RA to give you the inside story.
Selection process
Pre-application
Candidates should thoroughly read the website, FAQs, timeline and understand the selection process. Candidates should read through the RA Position Description to understand the role and expectations of serving as an RA.
Expression of Interest
Once you’re happy you know about the role, it’s time to submit your Expression of Interest. We will ask you questions covering the following areas:
- Your ability to commit to the role and balance other responsibilities such as your studies, other committees and clubs, other employment duties;
- Your experience working with others to respond to questions, resolve problems and signpost people to resources that might assist them;
- Your experience organising and/or promoting events, functions and group activities; and
- Your integrity and willingness to follow established processes.
Interview
Candidates will usually meet one on one with a professional staff member to discuss more in-depth their experience and interest in serving as an RA.
References
Because successful RAs candidates are casual employees of Curtin University, we always ask for 2 references. We will ask you for your referees' names and contact details at the appropriate point in the recruitment process.
In looking at potential people to use for a references, ask someone who can best tell us about your work, volunteering, or leadership experience. RAs, former employers, supervisors or team coaches are great examples of strong referees. Please try to avoid using family and friends if possible.
Ask your referees if they are willing to provide you with a reference before listing them and submitting your application. Referees should never be surprised!
Notification
At the end of the selection process, we will let you know if you application has been:
- successful;
- unsuccessful this time; or
- added to the waiting list for possible future appointment.