Overview
Lead with cultural capability and purpose to inspire Macquarie University Indigenous students to follow their path. This identified role is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. Salary Package: $114,992 – $124,676 (HEW 7) per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading. Appointment Type: Full‐time (35h per week), continuing position. Report to the Director, Walanga Muru as senior member of the Engagement team.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop a sense of belonging and community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at Macquarie University.
* Research, identify, and recommend relevant organisations and stakeholders for new partnerships and affiliations.
* Build, manage, and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders to provide meaningful opportunities to current students.
* Plan, develop, and deliver academic, cultural, and social initiatives aligned with the Indigenous Strategy and tailored to increase engagement and success.
* Lead staff in developing and applying strategies to assist students to overcome challenges related to their academic journey.
* Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to ensure quality outcomes and continuous improvement for Walanga Muru and the broader University context.
* Coordinate and report on enrolment data to inform decisions about effective Indigenous engagement programs, cadetships, and employment opportunities.
* Contribute to the broader functions of Walanga Muru.
* Comply with relevant Equal Employment Opportunity and Workplace Health & Safety regulations.
* Work flexible hours as required by business demands.
About You
You are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who brings cultural capability and lived experience to this role, enabling you to work effectively across diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community contexts. You build meaningful relationships, think strategically, and apply evidence‐informed approaches to student engagement and achievement. You have high standard written and verbal communication skills and can adapt across diverse audiences and cultural contexts.
Selection Criteria
* A bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Sociology, Communications, Education) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating academic, cultural, and social initiatives aligned with Indigenous strategy, tailored to increase engagement and success.
* Experience analysing and reporting on data to inform judgement‐based decision‐making.
* Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring staff and guiding program delivery.
* Knowledge of the secondary and tertiary education sectors and relevant government policies relating to Indigenous education.
Role‐Specific Requirements
* Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity (identified position).
* 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.
* Capacity for domestic travel.
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