Indigenous Engagement Lead, Education Pathways

University of Queensland; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 97,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Queensland is seeking a Senior Engagement Officer (Identified S25) to advance Indigenous student recruitment, retention and success through outreach, schools engagement and community partnerships at St Lucia Campus. The role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, and is based in Queensland with travel as required.

You will deliver programs, coordinate events, and collaborate with schools and communities to promote higher education pathways and

Qualifications

• Strong cultural capability and the ability to work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, communities and stakeholders.
• Knowledge of secondary and tertiary education pathways and factors impacting Indigenous student participation and success.
• Experience delivering programs, events or engagement activities that support student outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and engage with students, schools, parents and community groups.
• Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and coordinate activities successfully.
• A current and unrestricted driver’s licence and willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engagement activities, events and communications that promote pathways to higher education.
• Coordinate communications, logistics and delivery of engagement programs and outreach initiatives.
• Provide guidance and support to prospective students and participants in the InspireU Scholars program.
• Build and strengthen partnerships with schools, community organisations and industry stakeholders across Queensland.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating engagement programs, maintaining reporting systems and supporting high-quality service delivery.

Skills

Cultural capability

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Job description

The University of Queensland is seeking a Senior Engagement Officer (Identified S25) to advance Indigenous student recruitment, retention and success through outreach, schools engagement and community partnerships at St Lucia Campus. The role is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, and is based in Queensland with travel as required.

You will deliver programs, coordinate events, and collaborate with schools and communities to promote higher education pathways and