Adviser, First Nations Students - Identified First Nations Position

Charles Sturt University; Port Macquarie; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Sturt University is seeking an Adviser, First Nations Students to support First Nations students across Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga. You will provide personalised advice, advocacy and culturally responsive support to help students navigate university life and succeed academically and personally.

You'll work with the First Nations Student Connect team, engage students individually and in group programs, and collaborate with colleagues, families and external organisations to ensure

Qualifications

• Experience supporting First Nations peoples using culturally responsive, strengths-based and inclusive approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with students, communities and stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills to manage priorities and deliver outcomes.
• A collaborative, student-centred approach and commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide personalised advice, advocacy and support to First Nations students.
• Engage with students individually and in group programs on campus and online.
• Build trusted relationships to foster belonging, confidence and success.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the University and with families and external organisations.
• Contribute to a culturally safe student experience and coordinate services.

Skills

First Nations engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Collaborative approach

Tech literacy

Job description

Grow your career and connect with mob at the university where you belong

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 6 - $95,246 to $103,022 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga

Are you passionate about supporting First Nations students to thrive at university and achieve their goals?

As an Adviser, First Nations Students, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and culturally safe student experience. Working as part of the First Nations Student Connect team, you'll provide personalised advice, advocacy and support to students throughout their university journey, helping them navigate challenges, access services, build connections, and succeed academically and personally.

You'll engage with students individually and through group programs, both on campus and online, building trusted relationships that foster belonging, confidence and success. You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues across the University, as well as families, communities and external organisations, to ensure students receive coordinated and culturally responsive support.

This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of First Nations students while contributing to the University's commitment to student success, equity and inclusion.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience supporting First Nations peoples using culturally responsive, strengths-based and inclusive approaches.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with students, communities, colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise initiative and deliver high-quality outcomes.
• A collaborative and student-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting student success and wellbeing.
• Confidence using technology and learning new systems to deliver efficient and effective services.

Appointment will be conditional upon the successful applicant satisfying and maintaining a “Working with Children Check”, in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW).

About us

At Charles Sturt University, we deeply value the knowledges, cultures and leadership that First Nations peoples bring. We're committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where mob feel respected, supported and connected.

We're growing our First Nations workforce, with opportunities across teaching, research, student support and other professional roles. Bring your skills, experience and perspectives to meaningful work that supports our students, communities and future generations.

When you join Charles Sturt, you'll be part of a connected First Nations staff community, with opportunities for professional development, cultural leave and connection through First Nations Staff Connect. We're committed to supporting First Nations careers and creating a workplace where mob feel valued, connected and supported to succeed.

Learn more about the Division of Student Success here.

Visit our website to learn about First Nations careers at Charles Sturt.

Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity. We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.

Disclosure Requirement

Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Blake Dunn | Senior Manager, First Nations Student Services | [e-mail]

Closing Date: 11pm, 19 November 2026