AddressAre you passionate about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students? James Cook University (JCU) is seeking a dedicated individual to develop and manage programs that foster academic success and personal growth. Join our team in the Indigenous Education and Research Centre as the Indigenous Student Programs Coordinator!
- Full-time and continuing role
- Based at the Townsville Bebegu Yumba campus
- Remuneration is at HEWL 7: $94,374 - $104,359 per annum (effective 1 July) plus up to 17% superannuation
- This is a designated position for Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
WHAT YOU CAN ACCOMPLISH IN THE ROLE
You’ll play a key role in enhancing the capacities of prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to succeed in higher education studies at JCU. You will develop and manage capacity-building programs, coordinate outreach and celebratory events, and build strong relationships within the University and the wider community. Your responsibilities will include evaluating program impact and effectiveness, creating a dynamic communication strategy, and ensuring budget alignment through efficient resource allocation and decision-making.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE ROLE
With relevant qualifications and experience, you bring working knowledge of strategies to enhance the learning capacity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in higher education. You have a deep understanding of the barriers and challenges faced by Indigenous students in higher education with comprehensive knowledge of pathways, pre-entry programs, admission processes, degree programs, support services, scholarships, and financial assistance available to them. You have a demonstrated ability to coordinate an annual calendar of activities with a collaborative approach to continuous improvement. Excellent written and interpersonal skills are also required for communicating effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
ABOUT THE INDIGENOUS EDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTRE
JCU’s Indigenous Education and Research Centre is a leader in providing Indigenous education, research and engagement through successful and sustainable programs and services. We empower students to be independent, critical, and analytical thinkers, and assist them to plan, set and achieve their goals.
WHY JCU?
JCU offers a culturally diverse working environment with opportunities for professional and personal growth. Employee wellbeing is at the core of our values, and we support our people through the provision of flexible working conditions and many other exclusive benefits including;
- A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper
- 5 weeks of annual recreation leave
- 15 days of paid sick/carers leave per year
- Cultural leave
- Attractive options for salary packaging
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program
- Ongoing professional development support
- Staff study assistance
- Access to online media subscriptions
- Corporate discount on health insurance premiums
- Well-equipped campus facilities including medical, gym, childcare and cafes.
HOW TO APPLY
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Indigenous students and possess the necessary qualifications and skills, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. For further information, visit the Careers at JCU website and submit your application online.
Vacancy reference number 18963 - applications close on 14 July at 11:59 PM AEST.
