Indigenous Recruitment Assistant (Identified)

University of Sydney; Australia; On-site; AUD 84,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for an Indigenous Recruitment Assistant (Identified). This continuing role supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student recruitment and promotes study pathways, coordinating outreach both on and off campus.

You will engage with communities, manage recruitment activities, and contribute to admissions pathways while working within a supportive Indigenous network across the campus.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative or office environment within student recruitment.
• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build authentic relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Flexible, collaborative team player with ability to prioritise varied workloads.

Responsibilities

• Provide student recruitment support and promote the University of Sydney to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students considering tertiary study.
• Coordinate outreach activities on and off campus.

Skills

Recruitment experience

Indigenous identification

Indigenous cultures knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Stakeholder relationships

Flexibility and administration

Team collaboration

Event coordination

Job description

• Full time or part time, continuing opportunity
• Outstanding opportunity to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student participation in higher education
• Base Salary $93K + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). The Indigenous Recruitment Assistant (Identified) provides student recruitment support and promotes the University of Sydney as the preferred destination for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students considering tertiary study. The role provides recruitment and administrative support in promoting the range of admissions pathways offered by the University. This includes coordination of outreach activities both on and off campus.

About you

• has experience working in a similar administrative or office environment in student recruitment within a large and complex organisation
• identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and communities
• is highly interpersonal and communicates articulately by way of verbal and written forums
• creates and maintains authentic relationships with a diverse group of key stakeholders
• demonstrates flexibility and thrives in an accommodating working environment with an administration focus
• Works collaboratively and is a team player, with the ability to work effectively within the immediate team and the broader University community.
• enjoys coordination of events, takes initiative and has to demonstrate capacity to priorities varied workloads.

Be part of the Yura network made up of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff for fortnightly yarning circles.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-employment checks and declarations

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment. This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

EEO statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

Applications Close Monday 02 November 2026 11:59 PM