Manager, Student Engagement Oorala Aboriginal Centre Continuing, full-time$107,371 to $124,606 per annum (HEO8)Plus 17% employer superannuationSalary packaging options are available5 weeks annual leave plus cultural leave and Christmas week shutdown, per annumLocation: UNE's Armidale campus. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered for the right candidate.Relocation assistance providedAcknowledgement of Country This position is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position as it is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience, cultural knowledge, community connection or capability is essential to this role. About the role As a senior leader of Oorala Centre, the Student Engagement Manager is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational oversight for a range of programs and services designed to achieve more equitable access, participation, and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in UNE courses. The Manager will directly supervise the Student Engagement Team Leader and the Student Experience Team Leader, providing leadership regarding both future and current student initiatives.
This position reports to the Director of the Oorala Aboriginal Centre and operates under their general direction.
About you To be successful in this role, you will have:
Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications, with rich lived experience - professionally, culturally, and academically.Demonstrated senior leadership experience and a track record of fostering leadership development across all levels of the organisation.Proven ability to identify, develop, implement, and assess programs and services that strategically align with university goals and drive positive outcomes.Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team that values unity and shared goals. You will also be skilled in working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, fostering impactful and enduring relationships.Passion and commitment to advancing educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a deep dedication to their success and well-being.Proven experience and capability in project management, customer service, and high-level administrative roles.About the CentreThe Oorala Aboriginal Centre is a facility of nationally recognised excellence offering teaching, learning, and student-centred services and programs to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at the University of New England. Our vision is to empower Indigenous people and their communities through academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural connection.
Our purpose is to unlock the potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote access, participation, and personal growth, while supporting the diversity of cultures to foster a strong sense of belonging and community. Furthermore, our purpose is to deliver the opportunity to share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges through teaching and learning for all students at UNE.
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Your application should be comprised of:Responses to selection criteria (as per the position statement);Current CV;Certified documentation that supports your identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander personEnquiries and additional informationTo discuss this role please contact Samantha Fowler, Director, Oorala Aboriginal Centre, phone: , email: .
Closing Date: 11:59pm, Friday 17 January 2025
Reference No: 224221
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