This position is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position as it is a genuine occupational requirement that this position be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander lived experience, cultural knowledge, community connection or capability is essential to this role.

Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 23 April 2025

Reference No: 225050

Continuing, full-time

$107,371 to $124,606 per annum (HEO8)

Plus 17% employer superannuation

Salary packaging options are available

5 weeks annual leave plus Christmas week shutdown, per annum

10 days Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural and Ceremonial leave, per annum

Armidale based role. Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.

Relocation assistance provided

Acknowledgement of Country

About the role

As a senior leader of Oorala Centre, the Student Engagement Manager, is responsible for providing strategic direction and operational oversight for a range of programs and services designed to achieve more equitable access, participation and outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students enrolled in UNE courses. The Manager will directly supervise the Student Engagement Team Leader and the Student Experience Team Leader, providing leadership with regards to both future and current student initiatives.

This position reports to the Director of the Oorala Aboriginal Centre and operates under their general direction.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications, with rich lived experience—professionally, culturally and academically.

Demonstrated senior leadership experience and a track record of fostering leadership development across all levels of the organisation.

Proven ability to identify, develop, implement, and assess programs and services that strategically align with University goals and drive positive outcomes.

Strong collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively within a team that values unity and shared goals. You will also be skilled in working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders, fostering impactful and enduring relationships.

Passion and commitment to advancing educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, with a deep dedication to their success and well-being.

Proven experience and capability in project management, customer service and high-level administrative roles.

Enquiries and additional information

To discuss this role please contact Samantha Fowler, Director, Oorala Aboriginal Centre, phone: (02) 6773 1862, email: [email protected].

Please visit www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une to view the position statement for this role

To Apply

Submit your application through www.une.edu.au/jobs-at-une and refer to vacancy ref 225050 before the closing date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 23 April 2025.

Your application should be comprised of:

i. Covering letter;

ii. Responses to selection criteria (as per the position statement);

iii. Current CV;

iv. Certified documentation that supports your identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person

About the Centre

The Oorala Aboriginal Centre is a facility of nationally recognised excellence offering teaching,

learning and student-centred services and programs to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at the University of New England. Our vision is to empower Indigenous people and their communities through academic excellence, personal growth, and cultural connection.

Our purpose is to unlock the potential of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to promote access, participation, and personal growth, while supporting the diversity of cultures to foster a strong sense of belonging and community. Furthermore, our purpose is to deliver the opportunity to share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges through teaching and learning for all students at UNE.

About UNE

UNE emphasises its people, staff and students' growth and development. We aspire to be a leader in innovation and change and a centre for the Armidale and the North-West communities.

Equity, diversity and inclusion are central to the core values of UNE and we are committed to engaging, supporting and growing a richly diverse workforce. From the Oorala Aboriginal Centre at the heart of our campus, to the inclusive organisations such as the UNE Ally Network, the UNE Women’s Society, and the many international cultural groups - all will feel valued and respected at UNE.

You will embody the UNE values and strive to be Open, Enquiring, Exceptional and Making a Difference. Additionally, you will be committed to achieving the goals embedded in the Future Fit Strategic Plan Future Fit 2021-2030: Personalised Learning Journeys, Empowering Communities, and Building Resilience.

The University of New England Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy 2019-2024 provides a platform to improve employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The UNE Employment Strategy 2019-2023 will guide the development of action and approaches that support culturally aware workplaces and practices, improved employment opportunities, career development options, including academic career paths, for current and prospective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.

Genuinely consulting and collaborating with local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities where UNE conducts its business is an integral part of UNE. Adopting a strengths-based approach by consulting with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in the design, delivery and evaluation of strategies that build on and enhance the capacity of the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and further solidify our working relationships with them.

About Armidale

Armidale is an attractive and vibrant city that combines all the features of a bustling regional town centre with the tranquillity of rural living. It boasts gourmet restaurants and cafes, boutique shopping, quality schools and sporting facilities. Surrounded by mountain gorges, waterfalls and national parks, Armidale’s natural beauty and distinct seasons make it an ideal place to live and thrive. To find out more, visit https://www.visitarmidale.com.au/experience

The University of New England (UNE) is a regionally based, globally networked university renowned for the quality of its student experience and the excellence of its research specialisations. In addition, UNE pioneered teaching to external students making it the most experienced provider of distance and innovative online education.

About Our Process

At UNE, we are committed to employing individuals who meet the requirements of this role and align with our values. All applicants will be contacted and advised of an outcome. The successful candidate will be required to undertake pre-employment checks prior to commencing in this role as indicated in the position statement. Please visit our Privacy Statement to understand how your information is collected, stored, accessed and used.

National Police Check

If you are the successful candidate for this role you will be required to provide UNE with a National Police Check prior to your commencement. Please note that people with criminal records are NOT automatically barred from applying for this position (unless there is a particular requirement under law).