Head Of First Nations Student Success

As Australia's first private University, Bond University based at Robina, Gold Coast seeks to be recognised internationally as a leading independent university, imbued with a spirit to innovate, a commitment to influence and a dedication to inspire tomorrow's professionals who share a personalised and transformational student experience.

• Supportive and collaborative work environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Embrace and celebrate the rich diversity of the university community
• Vibrant, centrally located campus, excellent benefit and free staff car parking 

Position Reference No: 100790020

Join Australia’s number one University for student experience*, and enjoy staff benefits including:

• Free staff car parking
• 36.75 hour standard work week
• Access to flexible work/work from home arrangements
• Up to 18/26 weeks of parental leave
• Salary packaging options for FBT and Non-FBT items
• 17.5% of base salary leave loading
• Staff wellbeing program
• Study assistance for staff and dependents#
• Corporate health and finance discounts
• Onsite Medical Centre and Counselling Services
• Onsite Sports Centre including gym, fitness classes and pool

Based within our Student Success and Wellbeing team, this highly valued role will develop and implement strategies that specifically target key transition points across of our First Nations students, and positively impact participation and completion rates for our First Nations students.

Some of the responsibilities of this role will also include:

• Managing the Indigenous Outreach & Cultural Support Officer and Indigenous Student Success & Wellbeing Officer and coordinating their activities
• Identifying and creating pathways and initiatives that ensure access, participation, and success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• Working collaboratively with the General Manager Learning Services on the development of policies and initiatives which will support our First Nations cohort
• Devising and implementing engagement and capacity building strategies which will enrich our First Nations students’ experience by liaising with our Bond University Elder and Manager First Nations Cultural Education

This is an Identified position. The appointee will be an Aboriginal/Torres Strait Islander person and will ideally possess the following:

• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience and proven management expertise
• The ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across the University and with our external partners, develop partnerships with diverse groups and individuals, and actively lead others to work collaboratively and constructively.
• The ability to engage effectively and persuasively with senior colleagues through a well-developed ability to collaborate, negotiate and influence effectively with a wide range of University and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated drive and integrity through a strong commitment to action and taking responsibility for modelling the professional behaviours important to the University
• A current Blue Card

The salary for the position commences at $104,310.10 per annum, plus 12% superannuation.

Position-related enquiries can be directed to Jason Murray General Manager Learning Services, ********@bond.edu.au 07 5595 5***.

For further details regarding this appointment please reference the position description and selection criteria at Jobs at Bond | Bond University

Applications will be submitted online via the Careers at Bond University candidate portal. Please follow the 'How to apply' instructions provided. All candidates will be required to register prior to submitting an application.

Applications close: 5:00pm, Monday 25th March 2024

Applicants must have current work rights in Australia at the time of application. This status will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to produce a certified copy of their highest qualification received prior to commencement of duty.

Conditions of employment are offered under a Bond Workplace Agreement (BWA).

Bond University is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage our students and staff to respect individuality and diversity. In line with Bond University’s values, people from diverse backgrounds, women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people with a disability are encouraged to apply for positions at the University.

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