Indigenous Employment Officer (Indigenous Identified Role)

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.
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• Full-time, fixed-term to June 2027 (maternity leave backfill) at HEW Level 6
• Parramatta South campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $97,693 – $104,713 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading
• NSW Driver Licence required to travel between campuses

Support meaningful Indigenous employment pathways across Western Sydney University.

The Opportunity
The Indigenous Employment Officer plays a key role in increasing Indigenous employment across Western Sydney University and improving employment outcomes for Indigenous Australians.

Working closely with the Manager of Operations, Indigenous communities, internal stakeholders, and industry partners, you will deliver a range of employment initiatives including:

• The Ignite Indigenous Traineeship program
• Professional development and training pathways for Indigenous staff
• Relationship-building with employers, government agencies, and education partners
• Community Engagement outreach to increase Indigenous Employment at Western Sydney University
• Promotion and reporting on Indigenous employment initiatives and outcomes

This is a collaborative, community-centred role that supports the University’s commitment to Indigenous growth, opportunity, and success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate Indigenous employment programs, ensuring culturally supportive and high‑quality delivery.
• Work with Schools, Divisions, and external partners to identify employment and placement opportunities.
• Support Indigenous students in internal recruitment processes and employment preparedness.
• Assist with securing and administering government or organisational funding for traineeships and staff initiatives.
• Develop marketing materials to promote Indigenous employment programs.
• Provide advice, mentoring, and ongoing support to Indigenous trainees and program participants.
• Maintain accurate reporting and communicate outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Build and sustain strong relationships with Indigenous communities, employers, government agencies, students, and staff.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You
You identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, as authorised under Section 14(d) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

You will also demonstrate:

• A relevant tertiary qualification and experience in career development, recruitment, employment programs, project management, business, or a similar field.
• Strong interpersonal skills, confidence engaging across all levels, and the ability to build meaningful relationships with community, students, and industry.
• Experience coordinating projects, managing competing deadlines, and delivering outcomes within tight timeframes.
• Excellent communication skills, including report writing and developing promotional content.
• Hold a current NSW Driver Licence.

Benefits
We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state through salary-packaging options.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Gabrielle Talbot-Mundine, Manager, Operations, via 0424 701 005 or [email protected].Please quote reference code REF1161C in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Sunday 29th March 2026.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered.

Belonging at Western
We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

For reasonable adjustments during the application process, please contact [email protected].

About the Division
The Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Leadership (DVCIL) leads Western Sydney University’s commitment to Indigenous excellence, self‑determination, and transformational impact, guided by the 2026–2030 Indigenous Strategy. The Strategy positions Western Sydney University as a national leader in Indigenous education, employment, research, governance, and truth‑telling, and places Indigenous knowledge and leadership at the heart of the institution.

DVCIL fosters a culturally safe, responsive, and empowering environment where Indigenous knowledges, perspectives, and communities are embedded, valued, and celebrated across the University. The Division drives initiatives that strengthen Indigenous leadership, expand employment opportunities, and establish meaningful partnerships with community, while contributing to national conversations about truth‑telling and the ongoing impacts of colonisation.

About Western
This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful.

Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western.

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