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

Charles Sturt University; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% superannuation

Job summary

Charles Sturt University is seeking an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Events and Communications Officer, First Nations, to coordinate university events and support communications for First Nations students and communities.

This full-time, continuing role requires travel and may involve after-hours work. You will work with the First Nations Student Connect to strengthen engagement and celebrate achievement across the university’s diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with passion for First Nations outcomes.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver university events for First Nations communities.
• Support First Nations communications and storytelling to share student and community impact.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure culturally respectful activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Social media

Driver's license

Stakeholder engagement

Content creation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Event management systems

Registration systems

Job description

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

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

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)

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 theposition description or by contacting:

Closing Date: 11pm, 19 November 2026

Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time