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"Indigenous Student Success Team Leader"

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Indigenous Student Success Team Leader

As the Indigenous Student Success Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advocating for Indigenous students in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. You'll lead initiatives to increase Indigenous student enrolments, provide expert support services, and create culturally safe spaces. This role offers you the opportunity to directly impact the future of Indigenous healthcare workers while collaborating with key stakeholders across the University.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Lead Indigenous Student Initiatives: Develop and implement recruitment strategies, manage projects, and oversee the Indigenous Student Support working group.
  • Provide Expert Student Support: Offer guidance on academic processes, lead engagement activities, and create culturally safe spaces for Indigenous students.
  • Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver Indigenous initiatives and support institution-wide agendas.
  • Oversee Team and Budget: Manage the Indigenous Student Success Officer and handle budgets for various initiatives and bursaries.

You may be a great fit if:

You are a passionate advocate for Indigenous students with excellent project coordination skills, strong cultural understanding, and the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.

You may also:

  • Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of experience and training.
  • Have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies.
  • Demonstrate strong project management and problem-solving skills.
  • Excel in interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement.
  • Have experience in delivering high-profile service programs aligned with strategic priorities.
  • Be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

What we offer you!

We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

  • Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  • Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  • Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  • Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

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