Indigenous Future Students Advocate

University of Western Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 99,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking an Indigenous Future Students Officer to lead outreach and recruitment activities for prospective Indigenous students. You will build strong relationships with schools, communities and university stakeholders to support Indigenous participation in higher education.

This full-time role requires delivering workshops, providing pathway information and guidance on scholarships.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, communities or educational initiatives.
• Proven ability to engage effectively with Aboriginal peoples, community organisations and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of the Western Australian education system and Indigenous higher education pathways, plus ability to deliver workshops and outreach.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication with a customer service focus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with strong organisational and digital literacy.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver outreach, engagement and recruitment activities for prospective Indigenous students, including school visits, regional travel, community engagement and presentations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, community organisations, prospective students and key university stakeholders to support Indigenous participation in higher education.
• Provide high-quality advice, administrative support and student pathway information, including guidance on scholarships, accommodation, ABSTUDY and university entry options.

Skills

Indigenous outreach

Stakeholder engagement

Education pathways

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking an Indigenous Future Students Officer to lead outreach and recruitment activities for prospective Indigenous students. You will build strong relationships with schools, communities and university stakeholders to support Indigenous participation in higher education.

This full-time role requires delivering workshops, providing pathway information and guidance on scholarships.