Senior Advancement Officer, Gadigal Centre (Identified)

• Full time / Fixed term up until 13/05/2026, with potential for extension

• Collaborate and contribute to Indigenous student success & wellbeing

• Base Salary (HEO7) $104,633 - $113,992 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.

The Gadigal Centre is now hiring for a Senior Advancement Officer! We are seeking a candidate who in addition to fulfilling the below requirements, holds an active interest in progressing the existing support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students with the aim to improve overall university experience.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Oversees the management of student data across various database and software systems. This includes ensuring secure storage, maintaining confidentiality, and promoting data integrity.

• Proactively identifies and resolves potential administrative obstacles within student engagement programs, including Scholarships and ITAS. Provides informed advice to the Leadership team on associated projected costs/revenue, resource implications, reporting necessities, and suggests effective mitigation strategies.

• Engages directly with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, particularly those in their first year, providing holistic support that encompasses all aspects of university life.

• Provides advice and guidance in effectively tailoring the Gadigal Centre's programming and engagement strategies to the diverse needs of Indigenous students in Higher Education settings.

• Collaborates with the Advancement Manager to ensure alignment of the Gadigal Centre's student support services with student needs, acting as a bridge between the Centre and academic leaders.

Required:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 

• tertiary qualifications and relevant experience in case-management and higher education administration or an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience required

• hold a valid paid Working with Children Check.

About you:

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and cultures, including an understanding of the issues affecting people in contemporary Australian society and the diversity of circumstances of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

• experience supporting students, preferably in a tertiary education environment

• superior communication and negotiation skills that facilitate respectful and effective interactions with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people on matters related to the provision of quality higher education

• strong time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes and effectively deliver results

• excellent administrative skills including advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience using software such as Power BI and CRM systems for student data management.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement 

At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

How to apply

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