Indigenous Engagement Project Officer

The University of Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 weeks parental leave

17% superannuation

Hybrid working options

On-campus childcare

Study for Staff discount

Job summary

The University of Queensland invites applications for a fixed-term Indigenous Engagement role based at St Lucia. You will contribute to Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting respectful collaboration and meaningful partnerships.

The position requires a recent bachelor’s degree and demonstrated cultural knowledge, with opportunities to broaden your experience while working in a

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree within the last three years.
• Demonstrated understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Indigenous communities.
• Experience working with Indigenous communities and knowledge of Indigenous protocols is essential.
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise competing responsibilities, meet deadlines and deliver accurate, high‑quality work, with the confidence to exercise initiative and judgement.
• Project management and multitasking experience, with an agile and flexible approach and the ability to use, or quickly learn, project management programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams, along with a demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion, ethical practice and workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and evaluation, maintaining accurate project documentation and supporting effective outcomes.
• Organise and support stakeholder engagement, community consultation, meetings and events, preparing materials and facilitating respectful participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders.
• Support the coordination and monitoring of Memoranda of Understanding and Partnership Agreements with Indigenous organisations, contributing to culturally appropriate and respectful collaboration.
• Provide high-quality project and administrative support, including diary and schedule coordination, project documentation, financial administration, data management and the use of project management systems.

Skills

Communication skills

Cultural awareness

Multitasking

Project management

Agile mindset

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The University of Queensland invites applications for a fixed-term Indigenous Engagement role based at St Lucia. You will contribute to Indigenous-focused projects across planning, delivery, monitoring and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, supporting respectful collaboration and meaningful partnerships.

The position requires a recent bachelor’s degree and demonstrated cultural knowledge, with opportunities to broaden your experience while working in a