Campus Location: Strathfield
Functional Unit: First Peoples and Equity Pathways
Work Type: Fixed term full time

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander future student recruitment
• Full-time, fixed-term until 30 December 2020, Strathfield Campus
• Open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants

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 eight campuses – Adelaide, Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield and Rome. We've also partnered with Blacktown City Council to open a new ACU campus in Blacktown, Western Sydney, in 2021.

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 Pathways Directorate comprises the Office of Director, Indigenous Higher Education Units, Equity Pathways team and Clemente Australia team.

The First Peoples and Equity Directorate has two key responsibility areas:

1. Supporting the implementation of ACU’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and employment objectives.
2. Supporting the implementation of ACU’s Equity objectives through longer term planning and effective delivery of program.

Purpose of the Position

The Indigenous Success Officer – Outreach is supervised by Indigenous Higher Education Unit (IHEU) Coordinator to deliver targeted engagement strategy and outreach activities to prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students including from regional and remote communities.

Working closely with their IHEU Coordinator and the First Peoples and Equity Pathways (FPEP) Directorate team, the position holder assists with the delivery of prospective student communications and leads innovative engagement activities to attract and convert prospective students.

The role works collaboratively with faculties, the First Peoples and Equity Pathways Directorate, and the Equity Pathways team of each campus to enhance recruitment opportunities and support local marketing and communication strategies.

The position holder has a thorough understanding of the breadth and depth of ACU courses, programs, campus amenities and student services available in their state campuses, specifically AFB courses and the support offered by the IHEUs. This role will deliver outreach programs, activities and events that communicate the unique ACU experience ACU to prospective students and to maximise conversion to application and enrolment. Involvement in community outreach programs, activities and events may involve direct contact with children and vulnerable peoples.

You will need to have:

• a relevant qualification and/ or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student recruitment experience in a large and complex organisation
• proven capacity to build and maintain relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community and a diverse range of stakeholders
• evidence of ability to show commitment with integrity to the Catholic Identity, Mission and ethos of the University
• high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills

How to Apply:

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 $ 93,336 total rem - $100,192 total rem pa, including salary component $78,786- $84,664 pa (Higher Education Worker Level 6), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.

General enquiries can be sent to: Danielle Dent, Yalbalinga Coordinator on 02 97014723 or Danielle.dent@acu.edu.au

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: www.acu.edu.au/careers

Applications Close: 2 Jun 2020

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 27 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT), s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld), s 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and s 8(4) of the Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic) / s  126 Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.