Events And Communications Officer, First Nations - Identified First Nations Position

Charles Sturt University; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles Sturt University invites applications for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Events and Communications Officer, First Nations. You will coordinate and deliver university events celebrating achievement, fostering connection and strengthening engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities across the university.

You will also support First Nations communications activities, helping share stories and promote events, showcase impact, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, gained through lived experience, community connection and/or professional experience.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and event management, registration or administrative systems, or the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Experience with social media, digital communications, content creation or storytelling, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a range of university events for First Nations students, staff, communities and partners.
• Support First Nations communications activities, sharing stories and promoting events.
• Ensure events and communications are culturally respectful and community-informed.
• Travel regularly and work occasional after-hours and weekends.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office experience

Social media

Content creation

Driver's licence

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

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

The role

• Full Time, Continuing
• Level 5 - $84,869 to $92,654 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
• Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

As the Events and Communications Officer, First Nations, you will play an important role in creating culturally safe, inclusive and engaging experiences for First Nations students, staff, communities and partners across Charles Sturt University.

Working within First Nations Student Connect, you will coordinate and deliver a range of university events that celebrate achievement, foster connection and strengthen engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will also support First Nations communications activities, helping share stories, promote events and showcase the impact of our students, communities and programs.

Working closely with colleagues across the University and external organisations, you will help ensure events and communications are culturally respectful, community-informed and aligned with the University's values and commitment to First Nations success.

This role requires regular travel and occasional after-hours and weekend work.

About you

As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you are passionate about supporting positive outcomes for First Nations students and communities and enjoy building strong relationships through culturally respectful engagement.

You will bring:

• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and contemporary issues, gained through lived experience, community connection and/or professional experience.
• Proven organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and event management, registration or administrative systems, or the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
• Experience with social media, digital communications, content creation or storytelling, or a willingness to develop these skills.
• A current unrestricted driver's licence.

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:

Melissa Olsen | Director, First Nations Student Connect | [e-mail]

Closing Date: 11pm, 19 November 2026