Future Students, Co-ordinator (Indigenous Identified)

• Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
• Duration: Fixed Term Contract until July 2028       
• Remuneration: Level 6 $108k + 17% superannuation & leave loading  
• Location: Kensington, NSW  
• Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Why your role matters

The Future Students Coordinator is a key member of the Indigenous Student Success team within the Nura Gili Centre for Indigenous Programs at UNSW. This role is dedicated to promoting higher education opportunities to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander high school students, non-school leavers and Indigenous communities, inspiring and supporting prospective students to pursue university study.

Working collaboratively across Faculties and Divisions, the Future Students Coordinator facilitates and coordinates access pathways into undergraduate and postgraduate programs, contributing to the University's commitment to increasing Indigenous student participation and success. The role plays an important part in achieving Nura Gili's strategic objectives by building strong relationships with schools, communities and internal stakeholders to enhance Indigenous enrolment across UNSW.

Reporting to the Employability and External Relations Manager, the Future Students Coordinator also provides support to the Deputy Director, Nura Gili.

Specific accountabilities include:

• Contribute to a positive and dynamic Nura Gili community, informed by culturally affirming values, experiences and shared aspirations.
• Collaborate with the Indigenous Student Success Team to foster relationships with schools, vocational education providers and community groups to identify cohorts and connect with prospective Indigenous students, develop early engagement strategies and promote holistic opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a communications schedule and content to facilitate timely advice to prospective Indigenous students, their families, education staff and internal stakeholders regarding UNSW recruitment and access pathways.
• Support implementation, coordination and planning of community and school based activities and engagement in collaboration with key stakeholders to continually improve Indigenous recruitment outcomes in line with targets and milestones.

About You:  

• This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate. Evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status  will be required https://www.indigenous.unsw.edu.au/evidencing-aboriginality-andor-torres-strait-islander-status
• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Demonstrated experience contributing to Indigenous programs and opportunities that result in positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• High level project/program management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to create positive, vibrant and respectful relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office and CRMs.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.

This role requires the successful candidate to hold a valid paid Working with Children’s Check.

For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW.

Benefits and Culture:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working options.
• Career development opportunities.
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:

• is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.

All offers of employment will be subject to prior submission of satisfactory proof of Aboriginality. For more information on what constitutes as proof of Aboriginality, please email n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

Get in Touch: Nat Chenhall – Manager Indigenous Employment

n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

How to Apply: Submit your CV & Cover Letter before 11.55pm Thursday 30^th July 2026.

Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au  (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:- 

• National and International Criminal history checks
• Entitlement to work and ID checks
• Working With Children Checks
• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
• Verification of relevant qualifications
• Verification of relevant professional membership
• Employment history and reference checks
• Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.