Careers at UniSC

• Indigenous Services | UniSC Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs
• Level 5, $80,236 - $90,420 p.a., plus up to 17% employer superannuation
• Full-time (36.25 hours per week), ongoing appointment

The Opportunity

In this role, you will champion the participation, success, and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. You will guide prospective students in making informed study and career choices, while delivering and monitoring initiatives that empower students to progress through preparatory, undergraduate, and postgraduate pathways. Based at the Sunshine Coast campus, the Community and Future Students Officer will provide direct support to students and communities, working closely with Schools and University teams to achieve key operational goals. Your work will directly contribute to enhancing student success and creating positive, inclusive experiences for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

The University of the Sunshine Coast considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

For more information, please visit us online: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement

You will

• Engage the Community and Future Students and University teams to grow Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander access and participation;
• Deliver activities in support of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Engagement and Education Plans across the UniSC footprint; and
• Contribute to Buranga Centre’s planning processes, working parties and committees as a key member of the Community and Future Students role.

About you

You have extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting educational engagement and success. You excel at leading small teams, fostering a goal-focused culture, and delivering programs that empower students to achieve. Highly organised and proactive, you can work independently or collaboratively, prioritise competing tasks, meet deadlines, maintain confidentiality, and exercise sound judgment. You communicate clearly, prepare accurate reports, and are confident using corporate systems and digital tools, with a strong understanding of the Australian higher education sector.

You will possess:

• Persons employed at level 5 will typically perform duties at a skill level that assumes and requires knowledge or training equivalent to:
• completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience, or
• completion of an associate diploma and at least two (2) years of subsequent relevant work experience, or
• completion of a post trades certificate or advanced certificate and extensive relevant experience as a technician, or
• an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education / training
• Experience in managing small teams and establishing and maintaining a goal-focused and strong team culture;
• Extensive experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their communities to meet their educational, cultural and engagement needs;
• Demonstrated ability to develop, deliver and promote programs and initiatives that empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to succeed in their educational endeavours;
• Well-developed interpersonal and organisational skills, including the ability to:
• work independently and as part of a team.
• interact successfully with a wide range of people.
• prioritise and meet deadlines.
• maintain confidentiality of information.
• use initiative and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated verbal and written skills with the ability to draft and develop accurate reports and documentation for management;
• Proficiency in using corporate information systems, web browsers, emails, and software; and
• A thorough understanding of the Australian Higher Education sector.

UniSC is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities, women in STEM, First Nations Peoples, and individuals of diverse cultures, genders, abilities, and experiences. We value achievement relative to opportunity and encourage your commentary on your achievements in this context. For additional support during the application process, please contact us at unisc-careers@usc.edu.au or call +61 7 5430 2830.

Position description:  494135 - Community and Future Students Officer.pdf

Applications for this position close midnight, Sunday 15 March

Your completed application must include:

• a resume, and a response to selection criteria. Noting that within the application form, we will request a statement addressing each of the selection criteria contained within the position description.

Further information regarding how to prepare your application is available on our website: Join our team

UniSC does not accept unsolicited applications. For agency inquiries, contact unisc-careers@usc.edu.au

We would love the opportunity to get to know you better, but we know it works both ways. To get to know a little more about us, visit us at: Welcome to UniSC and LinkedIn Life

Have questions or want to know more? For a confidential discussion, please contact:

Sharon Sticklen
Community and Future Student Coordinator - Indigenous Services
Phone: 07 5459 4478
Email: sstickle@usc.edu.au

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