Senior Manager, Indigenous Strategic Initiatives

Location: Primarily based at the Logan Campus in Meadowbrook, Queensland, Australia; work from home options are available and work across other university locations may be required.

Salary: AUD 147,057.74 base salary plus 17% superannuation; full package AUD 172,057.55 per year.

Company

hirify.global is a values-led higher education institution focused on research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education.

What you will do

• Lead the planning, coordination, governance, and delivery of Indigenous strategic initiatives on behalf of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous).
• Drive development and implementation of the University's Indigenous strategic priorities and oversee delivery of the Indigenous Plan.
• Lead consultation with Indigenous students, staff, communities, researchers, external partners, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee major projects, including the GUMURRII South Bank relocation, transition management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Coordinate the refresh of the Indigenous Research Unit in alignment with the Research and Innovation Plan and the Alliance 2050 network.
• Prepare reports, briefing papers, business cases, and recommendations while monitoring risks, opportunities, and project performance.

Requirements

• Postgraduate degree in a relevant field with extensive relevant experience, or extensive experience and management expertise, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of contemporary Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures, and communities.
• Knowledge of the higher education sector and the ability to communicate and engage effectively and respectfully with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Full unrestricted Australian work rights are required.
• A National criminal history check may be required.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months.
• Mix of on-campus and work-from-home options with a supportive work environment.
• Learning and development opportunities, educational staff assistance, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Salary packaging options, corporate health discounts, campus gym facilities, and health, safety, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Generous leave entitlements, including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, safety, and respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people from all backgrounds.

Hiring process

• Submit an online application by Tuesday 8 September at 11:59pm.
• Include a covering letter outlining suitability and a current CV or resume with full contact details.