Chief First Nations Strategy Leader

Pipeline Talent; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

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Job summary

Charles Sturt University seeks an outstanding Indigenous leader to shape the First Nations Strategy at a whole-of-university level. The Pro Vice-Chancellor will provide strategic direction, cultural authority and high-level guidance to executive leaders, faculties and communities across the Charles Sturt footprint.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the role drives embedding First Nations priorities across teaching, research, engagement and operations, fostering culturally safe environments and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success leading organisation-wide First Nations strategies, initiatives or transformation programs.
• Established cultural authority and credibility on First Nations issues.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships with senior leaders and communities.
• Experience navigating complex or regulated environments to progress priorities.
• Proven people leadership fostering culturally safe practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for the First Nations Strategy across the university.
• Report to the Vice-Chancellor and oversee strategy development, implementation and evaluation.
• Build strong relationships with faculties, divisions and community stakeholders.
• Act as ambassador for First Nations priorities and drive university-wide engagement.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cultural authority

Stakeholder collaboration

Regulatory navigation

People leadership

Job description

Charles Sturt University seeks an outstanding Indigenous leader to shape the First Nations Strategy at a whole-of-university level. The Pro Vice-Chancellor will provide strategic direction, cultural authority and high-level guidance to executive leaders, faculties and communities across the Charles Sturt footprint.

Reporting to the Vice-Chancellor, the role drives embedding First Nations priorities across teaching, research, engagement and operations, fostering culturally safe environments and