Job no: 543483
Work type: Full Time
Location: Sydney, NSW
Categories: Indigenous
- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 8 $132k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (1 day WFH per week)
- Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network
This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.
Why your role matters
The Employability and External Relations Manager plays an integral role within the Nura Gili Indigenous Student Success team, providing leadership to the Future Students Coordinators and driving external engagement initiatives. The role is responsible for developing and maintaining effective internal and external networks, as well as leading the Indigenous Future Students Plan to support and promote Indigenous student access, employability and success.
Reporting to the Deputy Director, Nura Gili, the position has three direct reports.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Contribute to a positive and dynamic Nura Gili community, informed by culturally affirming values, experiences and shared aspirations.
- Develop an Indigenous Future Students Plan and oversee its implementation, ongoing management and deliverables.
- Lead the Future Students Coordinators and manage day-to-day operations, including managing the activities performed by the team and managing resources deployed to meet operational and strategic objectives of the Indigenous Future Students Plan.
- In close collaboration with Nura Gili leadership, set and implement the strategic direction for external engagement projects, ensuring alignment with relevant initiatives and existing strategies.
- Oversee and evaluate external engagement activities and projects, providing additional advice and guidance to enhance outcomes as required.
About You:
- This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent lived experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Proven, extensive experience contributing to Indigenous programs and opportunities that result in positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, including evidence of successfully improving Indigenous student outcomes.
- Sophisticated ability to develop and execute external relations plans to meet priorities and objectives of Indigeous student outcomes.
- Extensive experience in employability related to higher education or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through education/training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience in project management, planning and evaluation, with excellent ability to manage multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
- Advanced written and positive verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced and ability to liaise with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven ability to lead a team towards a shared vision, strong collective outcomes and a dynamic, positive environment.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
- Advanced level of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office and customer relations databases.
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a valid paid Working with Children’s Check.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:
- is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.
All offers of employment will be subject to prior submission of satisfactory proof of Aboriginality. For more information on what constitutes as proof of Aboriginality, please email n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au
Get in Touch: Nat Chenhall – Manager Indigenous Employment
How to Apply: Submit your CV & Cover Letter before 11.55pm Sunday 18th October 2026. In lieu of addressing the selection criteria, please answer the questions within our application form.
Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
Pre-Employment Checks
As part of our recruitment process candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment screening, which may include reference checks, qualification verification, right-to-work verification, and criminal history screening where relevant to the role.
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.