• Full-time, fixed term for 12 months
• Work with mob for mob
• Base Salary $108,557 - $118,267 + 17% superannuation
• Hybrid working arrangements available (3 days onsite)

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.

About the opportunity

Our Domestic Outreach Team is now recruiting for an Indigenous Outreach Coordinator!

The Indigenous Outreach Coordinator will work in close liaison with the Engagement and Partnerships Manager and Director, Domestic Recruitment and Access to develop and implement the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement, recruitment, and outreach strategies to meet the University of Sydney’s student profile targets.

As part of developing and implementing these outreach strategies you will research market competitors and on an ongoing basis review / implement new strategies to improve our program, and further provide support to high school Aboriginal Liaison Officers through the distribution of information relevant to students about the University of Sydney.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Manage Indigenous recruitment and outreach plan implementation including all communication, analysis and evaluation elements
• promote and publicise the University of Sydney as a destination for Indigenous students who qualify for tertiary study, ensuring effecting management of the University’s representation at Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-specific recruitment and outreach events, education exhibitions, school/university visits and cultural events, where required
• develop and maintain relationships within the internal University community, schools, partners, TAFEs, communities, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations locally, regionally and across the state
• contribute to developing policies and strategies highlighting issues affecting aspirations, recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff at the University
• provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-specific engagement and recruitment advice to the faculties and other University portfolios through research, development, and anticipation of trends through market research

Required

• Identify as Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander
• hold a valid paid Working with Children Check (volunteer checks will not be accepted)
• demonstrated professional experience working within higher education or a tertiary organisation.

About you

• Previous professional experience working within outreach / engagement, or within project and administration roles supporting Indigenous related initiatives
• demonstrated capacity to build and maintain network of relationships with a broad range of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations, schools and others concerned with the recruitment and support of Indigenous students
• knowledge and understanding of education sector, knowledge of University policies and procedures related to student recruitment matters.
• confident and effective communication across all forms of communication, verbal, written and within a team environment
• demonstrated ability for critical and creative thinking to develop innovative solutions to reach the student recruitment targets.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.