Indigenous Health Unit Operations Lead

IndigenousX; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher Education Worker Level 6 salary

17% superannuation

Additional leave & wellbeing programs

Inclusion and cultural safety focus

Job summary

The University of Newcastle invites applications for the role of Coordinator, Thurru Indigenous Health Unit, to lead daily operations, coordinate programs, and foster relationships with Indigenous communities and industry partners.

You will work closely with the Director and academic staff to deliver operational and project management support and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance student success and community impact.

Qualifications

• Experience working with Indigenous organisations and communities.
• Proven ability to mentor, supervise and support direct reports.
• Demonstrated experience managing competing priorities and leading teams to outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations, events, programs and key initiatives of the Thurru Indigenous Health Unit.
• Supervise and support the Administrative Assistant, providing workload guidance.
• Coordinate and participate in meetings, working groups, events and community engagement with stakeholders across community, government, health, research and industry.
• Coordinate and manage multiple projects, ensuring milestones, timelines, budgets, risks and deliverables align with priorities.
• Support strategic initiatives and partnerships to strengthen Indigenous health education and workforce development.
• Contribute to writing research and funding proposals to support strategic initiatives.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Indigenous engagement

Operations coordination

Project leadership

Budget management

Job description

The University of Newcastle invites applications for the role of Coordinator, Thurru Indigenous Health Unit, to lead daily operations, coordinate programs, and foster relationships with Indigenous communities and industry partners.

You will work closely with the Director and academic staff to deliver operational and project management support and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance student success and community impact.