Indigenous Student Engagement Coordinator

PRIMARY DETAIL

Lead with cultural capability and purpose to inspire Macquarie University Indigenous students to follow their path.

• Salary Package: $114,992 - $124,676 (HEW 7) per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading
• Appointment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), continuing position
• Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde

Walanga Muru is seeking an experienced and community-focused Indigenous Student Engagement Coordinator to lead and strengthen the Walanga Muru Engagement team.

Identified Position
This is an identified role and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

About the Role
This is a meaningful opportunity to shape the engagement and academic success of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at Macquarie University, fostering a sense of belonging and community while encouraging pathways to further study and employment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing a sense of belonging and community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at Macquarie University.
• Researching and identifying relevant organisations and stakeholders and recommending opportunities for new partnerships and affiliations.
• Building, managing, and sustaining relationships with relevant areas of the University and external stakeholders to provide meaningful opportunities to current students.
• Planning, developing, and delivering academic, cultural, and social initiatives aligned with the Indigenous Strategy and tailored to increase engagement and success.
• Leading staff in developing and applying strategies to assist students to overcome challenges related to their academic journey.
• Collecting and analysing quantitative and qualitative data to ensure quality outcomes and continuous improvement for Walanga Muru and the broader University context.
• Coordinating and reporting on enrolment data to inform decisions about effective Indigenous engagement programs, cadetships, and employment opportunities.
• Contributing to the broader functions of Walanga Muru.
• Complying with relevant EEO and WHS regulations.

About Walanga Muru
Walanga Muru is Macquarie University’s Indigenous Student Success Centre, within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio.

About You
You are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who brings cultural capability and lived experience to this role.

Selection Criteria:

• A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Sociology, Communications, Education) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and relevant internal and external stakeholders
• Experience designing, delivering, and evaluating academic, cultural, and social initiatives aligned with Indigenous strategy, tailored to increase engagement and success
• Experience analysing and reporting on data to inform judgement-based decision-making
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including mentoring staff and guiding program delivery
• Written and verbal communication skills of a high standard, with the ability to adapt across diverse audiences and cultural contexts
• Knowledge of the secondary and tertiary education sectors and relevant government policies relating to Indigenous education