- Be part of a supportive and inclusive community.
- Make a tangible difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified role.
Be challenged and imagine with us
Join our dynamic team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students! We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who is eager to advance Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander higher education and provide exceptional service to our students. Your responsibilities will require you to:
- Deliver exceptional service to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to enhance access, participation, retention, and success.
- Provide high-quality advice and support to students regarding their programs and courses, and collaborate with faculties, schools, and other stakeholders to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student engagement and advancement.
- Support the development, management, and evaluation of programs aimed at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student advancement.
- Lead and coordinate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Student Advancement Officer roles, fostering a collaborative and supportive team environment.
- Manage and resolve complex student issues and complaints escalated by Student Advancement Officers, ensuring timely and effective solutions.
This continuing position is full time at a HEW 7 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.
This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
For more information click here – Our Uni.
About the Unit
The Wollotuka Institute supports innovation, entrepreneurship and collaboration to facilitate the achievement of quality outcomes that prioritises - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and in particular, prepares Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander graduates who make a difference and to create impact within the University, in our communities and across the globe.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- The remuneration for this position is from $99,655 - $112,112 p.a. +superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Your next steps
Please visit here for a guide on how to apply for a role.
If viewing this on a job board other than the University's please click ‘Apply’ to reach the University's website, where a copy of the Position Description can be accessed. Please download a copy before commencing your application.
Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below
- Demonstrated experience in working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and a knowledge and understanding of the contributions, successes and challenges relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
- Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to meet competing deadlines with a demonstrated ability to be proactive and apply initiative.
- Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
- Demonstrated leadership capability including the ability to lead/inspire a team of professional staff to deliver exceptional performance/outcomes.
- Supporting Documentation (see below)
In our commitment to providing opportunities to culturally connected members of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community, we will kindly request that successful applicants provide a letter. This letter does not need to be provided with your initial application but you should have this information available on request so you may be progressed. This letter should be signed by an executive of an incorporated Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation, who has the authority to administer confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander status. The letter should confirm that applicants are accepted as such by the community in which they live or have lived, and it should be on the organisation’s letterhead. This documentation helps us ensure that our opportunities are reaching the intended community members.
To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please note that the nature of this position will require the successful applicant to complete a Working with Children Check and a National Police Check.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For specific position enquiries, please contact Codie Neal, Student Advancement Manager via email Codie.Neal1@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Sunday 28th July 2024 at 11.59pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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