Indigenous Academic Success - Sydney
21 hours ago
Job description
col-wideJob Description
Employment Type:
Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years (35-hour week)
Remuneration Level 7:
$113,926 - $123, % Superannuation
Applicants based in remote areas will be considered.
Why This Role Matters
This is an exciting opportunity in the UNSW Faculty of Arts, Design, and Architecture, ADA. Our Faculty is home to the largest number of Indigenous students across six schools.
The Indigenous Academic Success and Outreach Officer play a key role in developing and implementing strategies towards the holistic success of Indigenous undergraduate and postgraduate students within ADA.
The position sits within ADA Future Students and reports to the Associate Deans Indigenous, managing and promoting the Indigenous Tutorial Program (ITP) in ADA, including selection, onboarding, and management of Study Assistants.
UNSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
Occasional weekend and after-hour work in regional, remote, and interstate areas as required.Accountabilities
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)
Manage and promote the Indigenous Tuition Program (ITP) within the ADA, including the selection, onboarding and management of Study Assistants.
Assist with Faculty enrolment queries, student degree planning, and subject selection to promote academic and career pathways.
Work with ADA Indigenous to develop and maintain strong relationships with High School Aboriginal Education Officers and Careers Advisors across NSW and in other states.
Maintain accurate and confidential academic records from enrolment to graduation, ensuring compliance with UNSW and statutory privacy requirements.Provide regular reports and insights to the Indigenous Associate Deans on the success of Indigenous students within the Faculty.
Collaborate with the Indigenous Student Engagement and Support Officer on Nura Gili engagement and recruitment programs, as well as student success opportunities.
Develop and maintain strong internal working relationships with the Executive Director of Indigenous Students, AGSM, Nura Gili, Future Students, Gateway, Faculties, and other university services to coordinate targeted marketing and communication initiatives and foster effective strategies for student development and success.
Develop and maintain strong working external relationships with schools and communities.Skills And Experience
To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)
This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Evidencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status will be required.
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
A lived understanding of contemporary opportunities and challenges related to Indigenous Australians and the ability to develop respectful and reciprocal relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
Experience with recruitment and or University systems.Demonstrated experience and leadership in providing empowering and culturally affirming environments and programs that contribute to student success in higher education.
Demonstrated a high level of interpersonal and oral communication skills and extensive experience in liaising with staff, working across cultures and maintaining collaborative working relationships.
Ability to prioritise tasks and work independently to deadlines in a high-volume environment, maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with advanced organisational and time management abilities.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Exceptional interpersonal skills, ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Benefits And CultureUNSW 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
For further details on the benefits, please visit
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW's focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
Provide Evidencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation (if successful)
National and International Criminal history checks
Entitlement to work and ID checks
Working With Children Checks
Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
Verification of relevant qualifications
Verification of relevant professional membership
Employment history and reference checks
Financial responsibility assessments/checks
Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
How To Apply
Submit a Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Monday 9th March 2026 by 11:30pm.
If you are successful, you'll will be asked to provide a confirmation of Aboriginality. If you need assistance with this, please get in touch with Natalie Chenhall at
Get In Touch
Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.
If you have questions about the role, please contact Liza-Mare Syron at
If you any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at
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.Posted
23/02/2026
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