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About the Role

As an Indigenous Student Success Officer, you will play a pivotal role in fostering trusted, enduring relationships between Western Sydney University and Indigenous Australian communities. This position is central to delivering culturally safe, strengths-based support to Indigenous students throughout their academic journey.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous Elders and communities.
• Provide culturally safe, holistic advice and support to Indigenous students.
• Organise and contribute to culturally appropriate student-focused events and initiatives.
• Advise on policies and practices impacting Indigenous students and communities.
• Monitor and report on Indigenous support programs and initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or significant progress towards completing such a qualification, is a mandatory requirement.
• Applicants must be able to provide evidence of either qualification completion or substantial progress towards completion.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, histories, and contemporary issues.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a complex environment.
• You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Location

• Parramatta South Campus

Work Type

• Full-time
• Ongoing

Experience Level

• HEW Level 6

Education Level

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline

Salary/Compensations

• $97,693 – $104,713 per annum

Benefits

• 17% Super
• Leave Loading
• Fitness Passport
• Onsite Childcare
• Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted retail and private health cover

About the Company

• Western Sydney University is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.
• Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities.
• Making a difference starts at Western.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy.
• We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.