Vacancy Details

Campus Location: Canberra, Australia

Job No: APTAV131474#001

  • Join ACU's Indigenous Higher Education Unit with top-tier benefits, career growth and flexible work options
  • Lead, inspire and make impact - We are a collaborative and inclusive directorate dedicated to supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
  • Be part of a team where leadership, cultural engagement and community are at the core of our operations
  • ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
  • Part time (0.6FTE - 21 hours per week), continuing role at our Canberra campus with some hybrid flexibility

About the role:

Let's yarn a bit about the role on offer.

Operating within Dhara Daramoolen IHEU, the position will lead and manage the Indigenous Higher Education Unit, in order to provide a range of services to students, faculties and the University community. The role will also: . Provide professional services through leadership and effective management of University policies and contribute to achieving the University's Mission and Strategic Plan . Support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and community members in their engagement with ACU . Provide leadership to staff and students in strengthening the understandings of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural knowledges . In collaboration with and as a member of the First Peoples Directorate, undertake delegated financial management of the respective Unit's budget and coordination of Government funded program budgets.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Adam Robinson, National Manager, Indigenous Strategy & Operations - First Peoples at: Adam.Robinson@acu.edu.au

Please feel welcome to contact Adam directly if you would prefer to yarn and find out more, before applying.

What we offer:

  • The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
  • Total remuneration valued to $134,349 - $150,203 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $113,527 - $126,924 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 2.8% increase will be effective from the beginning of the last full pay period before 30 June 2025.
  • 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
  • Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
  • As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process. Candidates are encouraged to visit our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Employment webpage for valuable resources on our culturally safe recruitment practices, and to assist them in the preparation of their job application (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidate Job Guide).

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

  • resume (maximum 5 pages).
  • responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
  • brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 13-APR-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

ACU considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)/ s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)/ sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)/ sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Candidates are encouraged to visit our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Employment webpage for valuable resources on our culturally safe recruitment practices, and to assist them in the preparation of their job application (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidate Job Guide).

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.