Executive Leader, First Nations Strategy

Adelaide University; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

17% superannuation

On-campus health clinics

Staff discounts

Professional development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Adelaide University is seeking a Deputy Vice Chancellor, First Nations, to shape strategy and lead the University’s First Nations portfolio across education, research, engagement and reconciliation. The role embeds indigenous perspectives in strategy, teaching, research, workforce and policy while building cultural capability.

You will join the Executive, advise on First Nations priorities, and foster trusted relationships with communities, Elders, agencies and sector partners to advance

Qualifications

• Experience leading First Nations education, research, or community engagement in higher education or similar.
• Experience leading large, culturally safe and collaborative teams.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and partners.
• Experience influencing strategy, governance and policy at executive level.
• Proven record of organisational change improving outcomes for First Nations students and staff.
• Ability to represent the organisation nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction across Adelaide University’s First Nations portfolio.
• Lead development and delivery of priorities for First Nations education, research and engagement.
• Embed First Nations perspectives across strategy, teaching, research and policy.
• Strengthen cultural capability and support institutional change.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People leadership

Cultural capability

Job description

Adelaide University is seeking a Deputy Vice Chancellor, First Nations, to shape strategy and lead the University’s First Nations portfolio across education, research, engagement and reconciliation. The role embeds indigenous perspectives in strategy, teaching, research, workforce and policy while building cultural capability.

You will join the Executive, advise on First Nations priorities, and foster trusted relationships with communities, Elders, agencies and sector partners to advance