Coordinator, Community & Student Engagement

Job Description

• Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures
• Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years
• Base salary will be in the range $91,658 – $98,327 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement, to ensure the role is guided by Indigenous knowledge and lived experience central to its purpose.
• Based at our St Lucia location

About This Opportunity

A positive, emotionally intelligent and inclusive approach sits at the heart of this role, shaping a supportive and collaborative team environment. As the Coordinator, Community & Student Engagement, you will play a key role in advancing the Centre’s vision, supporting meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities and contributing to the success of Indigenous HDR candidates. Working closely with Indigenous Elders, researchers and partners, you will help deliver impactful initiatives that are aligned with cultural protocols and make a genuine contribution to Indigenous futures.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating high‑impact and sustainable community engagement initiatives in collaboration with Indigenous communities, researchers and partner organisations, including supporting evaluation and continuous improvement of engagement activities.
• Providing administrative and logistical support to the IFC Elder‑in‑Residence and Community & Partner Advisory Board, including coordinating meetings, managing correspondence and preparing meeting minutes.
• Supporting the ARC‑IFC HDR Program across the full candidate lifecycle, including scholarship awareness, application coordination, enrolment, orientation and ongoing development activities.
• Acting as the primary point of contact for prospective ARC‑IFC HDR candidates, guiding applicants through processes and liaising with academic and professional stakeholders across the University.