Events and Communications Officer, First Nations

• Support the delivery of major culturally safe university events, such as Orientation, graduations ceremonies and Deadly Pathways Festivals
• Build key relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Attractive salary and benefits including generous leave provisions

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 5 - $81,999 to $89,521 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

As the Events and Communications Officer, First Nations, you will deliver high-quality, culturally respectful university events that support meaningful engagement with students, staff, community and external partners.

You will work collaboratively across internal Divisions and with external organisations to coordinate event delivery and contribute to First Nations communications, including promoting events and capturing and sharing stories that reflect the Universitys purpose, impact and values.

This position requires extensive travel and after hours/weekend work at times.

About you

• Excellent organisation and time management skills to prioritise work and manage competing deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent IT skills, including administrating Event Management Platforms or similar.
• Background in administering social media platforms, or willingness to learn.
• Hold a current unrestricted drivers licence

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.

This appointment is also conditional upon the successful applicant satisfying and maintaining a Working with Children Check in accordance with the Child Protection Act 1998.

About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganha means the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Division of Student Success here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Melissa Olsen | Director, First Nations Student Connect | Dir-FNStudentConnect@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 7 April 2026