• This role is pivotal in enabling success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Provide a range of effective cultural, academic and personal support services
• Part time (0.6 FTE) 9 month fixed term contract based at our Blacktown Campus

The position will only be open to Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.
Australian Catholic University considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across nine campuses - Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

The First Peoples and Equity Directorate supports the implementation of ACU's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and employment objectives and the implementation of ACU's Equity objectives through longer term planning and effective program delivery.
The purpose of this position is to enable success for undergraduate and postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at ACU. This is achieved through the provision of a range of effective cultural, academic and personal support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

More specifically the role entails:

• Developing and sustaining positive relationships with academic and professional staff to ensure high quality and consistent academic support is available to enable individual success for undergraduate and postgraduate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Initiating regular contact with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at undergraduate and postgraduate level to identify individual support needs, increasing awareness of the role and services of the IHEU, encouraging students to access the University's support services and promote Scholarship and enrichment opportunities.
• Working across multiple campuses to support and influence effective communication with faculty and directorate staff to facilitate sensitive and seamless student admission process, student orientation, participation, engagement, progression and student pathways.
• Delivering student workshops to build student confidence and skills, this includes how to apply for scholarship and other leadership opportunities etc.

You will need to have:

• Identification as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Australian Catholic University considers that being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin is a genuine occupational qualification for this role.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and provide high quality and appropriate support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• A relevant degree preferably in Education or Communication, with relevant experience or an
• equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Proven high level computer skills, including use of Microsoft Office software, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint to analyse and present data, and prepare and present professional reports and briefings for diverse audiences.

The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.

How to Apply:
Obtain the Position Description . Applicants are expected to address all selection criteria listed in the position description. To apply for this role click the "Apply" link below. Visit Hints and Tips on how to apply.

Total remuneration valued to $105,196 - $113,853 (pro-rata) pa, including salary component $88,892 - $96,207 (pro-rata) pa (Higher Education Worker Level 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be sent to Danielle Dent at

Only candidates with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position.

Equal Opportunity and Privacy of personal information is University policy. For more details visit:

Applications Close: 29th March 2021

ACU is committed to diversity and social inclusion in its employment practices. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups are encouraged.

Advertised: 16 Mar 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Mar 2021 AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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