About the Role
Reporting to the Indigenous Pathways Coordinator, you will play an integral role in Macquarie University's Indigenous outreach and recruitment activities, working closely with schools, community groups and education stakeholders across NSW to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to consider university as a pathway. You will help build a sense of belonging and community for Indigenous students at Macquarie University and shape culturally responsive outreach programs.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage with students, schools and community groups across NSW to encourage Indigenous students to progress to university and build aspiration, capacity and awareness.
* Contribute to building a sense of belonging and community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at Macquarie University.
* Plan, develop and provide recommendations for University Pathways initiatives aligned to the Indigenous Strategy.
* Partner with stakeholders to develop content for outreach activities such as camps, admissions pathways, school programs and presentations.
* Identify Indigenous cohorts within secondary and vocational education institutions and recommend opportunities for new partnerships and affiliations.
* Build and manage relationships with external education stakeholders to engage prospective students.
* Prepare and contribute to reports on pre‐enrolment data to inform decisions about effective Indigenous pathways activities and entry options.
* Contribute to the broader functions of Walanga Muru in strengthening Indigenous access, participation and success at Macquarie University.
Qualifications and Experience
* Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (identified position).
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sociology, Communications, Education) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Demonstrated experience building and maintaining strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and education stakeholders.
* Experience delivering programs within education or community settings to students, families and community members.
* Well‐developed written and verbal communication skills, adaptable across diverse audiences and cultural contexts.
* Knowledge of the secondary and tertiary education sectors and relevant government policies relating to Indigenous education.
* Valid Working with Children Check (or willingness to obtain one prior to commencement).
* Qualification Verification Check and a National Police Check Clearance.
* Current NSW driver's licence and capacity for domestic travel.
* Flexibility to work varying hours as required by business demands.
Employment Details
Full‐time (35 hours per week), continuing position. Salary Package: $102,136 – $112,741 (HEW 6) per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Appointment Type: Full‐time (35 hours per week).
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
This is an identified role and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is a genuine occupational qualification for this position and is authorised under section 14(d) of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
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