Indigenous Employment & Careers Advisor

•    Permanent/Continuing, full time appointment
•    Level 6/7: $94,998 – $117,633 + 17% Superannuation

The People & Culture (P&C) Division sits at the heart of the Vice President Operations portfolio and plays a vital role in empowering our people and shaping an exceptional employee experience at UOW. Through close collaboration across business partnering, shared services and specialist teams—including Culture, Capability and Belonging; Wellbeing, Health and Safety; Workplace Relations; and Talent and Organisational Development—we deliver responsive, innovative and people centred support to our University community.

What You’ll Bring to the Role

You will identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person and bring strong insight into Indigenous employment, cultural safety and career development. You’ll have experience in career development, coaching, mentoring or capability building, with the ability to tailor support to individual needs. Your strengths will include building effective relationships across teams and communities, communicating clearly, coordinating programs and understanding government and community initiatives that support Indigenous employment. You’ll work confidently both independently and collaboratively, contributing to a culturally safe and empowering environment for Indigenous staff.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will provide culturally informed career and performance advice to Indigenous staff and lead the design and delivery of career development, capability building and retention initiatives. You’ll coordinate recognition and development opportunities, support early career pathways such as cadetships and traineeships, and contribute to policy development and cultural capability uplift across UOW. Your work will also include supporting data collection and reporting to track outcomes, while upholding UOW’s Values in Action and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Why Join Us?

You’ll join a People & Culture Division committed to empowering staff and enhancing the employee experience across UOW. You’ll work alongside passionate, collaborative teams who deliver innovative, people centred support and help shape a more inclusive future for the University. This role offers the chance to lead meaningful change, build strong relationships and make a lasting impact on the growth and success of Indigenous staff at UOW.

How to Apply

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button at the bottom of the advertisement. You’ll be prompted to submit a resume, and cover letter (of no more than 3 pages) summarising your skills and experience as they relate to the selection criteria located in the position description.

For further information about this position, please contact Eric Winch, Manager, Indigenous Employment Advancement on + 61 2 4221 5206.

Position Description

Closing Date: Monday 6 April 2026, 11:55 PM

As required by federal legislation, prospective employees are required to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender based Violence, during their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. Any such declaration will be included in the University’s employment screening processes and will be treated with the strictest confidence and in compliance with all privacy legislation.

The University of Wollongong is committed to workplace equity, diversity and inclusion.  We value and acknowledge the importance of our people’s diverse experiences, talents and cultures that they bring to work with them each day. Embracing diversity and creating inclusion is a key component of attracting and retaining talent in our workforce. The creation of a diverse and inclusive workforce is central to our ability to unlock potential, enhance our success and achieving our vision of being in the Top 1% of universities globally.

UOW is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and strives to be an employer of choice for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Australians. UOW offers excellent working conditions in a great location, with sociable hours, family friendly policies, flexible work practices, generous leave provisions including cultural & ceremonial leave and ongoing opportunities for professional development.

• Note: 
  •    *The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
  •    Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Only candidates with valid work rights in Australia are eligible to apply.
  •    This position is not suitable for remote work in accordance with the UOW Remote Working Guidelines.
  •    This position has been classified as ‘child-related work”, more information is available within the position description.