Indigenous Student Engagement Lead (Identified)

• Employment Type: Full-time (35-hour week)
• Duration: Permanent
• Remuneration: Level 7 from $110k + 17% Super and leave loading
• Location: Kensington, NSW (Hybrid Flexible Working)
• Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate

Why Your Role Matters:

As the Indigenous Student Engagement Lead you will play a key role in ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ access, engagement and success in the Faculty of Law & Justice UNSW.  This position involves managing the Indigenous Tuition Program (ITP) within the Law & Justice Faculty - including the selection, onboarding and management of Study Assistants, promoting the ITP within our student community, and helping to triage any academic and pastoral challenges. You will maintain accurate and comprehensive records on student’s academic progress from enrolment until graduation. You will also be involved in the planning, delivery and administration of high-quality student initiatives, programs and events that support Indigenous legal education and strengthen the Indigenous student community within UNSW Law & Justice.

The position reports to and supports the Director of Indigenous Legal Education and has no direct reports. You will play a vital role in ensuring that current and future students in the Faculty of Law & Justice feel culturally safe and empowered to succeed in their goals.

Who You Are:

• This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
• A tertiary qualification or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Indigenous Australian cultures and contemporary issues. Demonstrated experience working with Indigenous people and communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies that apply to Indigenous students in the higher education sector, including Indigenous Tuition Program (ITP) and ABSTUDY.
• Demonstrated experience in the development and delivery of academic and pastoral support services.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently to deadlines, in a high-volume work environment, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Show tact and discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally attend functions and events outside of normal working hours.

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Indigenous Employee Network
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.

How to Apply:

Make each day matter with a meaningful career at UNSW. Submit your application online before Monday 26^th May at 11:55pm. A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

For more information on how UNSW contributes to Indigenous initiatives, please contact Nat Chenhall, Manager of Indigenous Employment on Email: n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

For any recruitment process related questions, please contact Anabel Wason on

Email: a.wason@unsw.edu.au

This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.  UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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