Indigenous Student Success Lead

Usyd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Senior Student Success Officer, Gadigal Centre (Identified) at the University of Sydney provides culturally informed, holistic support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across their university journey. You will support student engagement, coordinate key programs and use student data to strengthen services and outcomes.

This full‑time role is contingent on funding and requires working with diverse teams to promote academic progression and ensure culturally inclusive pathways

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies, cultures and contemporary issues.
• Experience supporting students, preferably within a tertiary education environment.
• Experience managing and analysing data using platforms such as Power BI and CRM systems.
• Demonstrated experience in student data management, analysis and reporting.
• Experience coordinating programs and managing multiple operational priorities.
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent relevant training and experience, with a current Working with Children Check or willingness to undergo employment screening.

Responsibilities

• work closely with students, academic leaders, faculties and professional service teams
• provide holistic guidance, advocacy and case management to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• manage and analyse student data to inform programs, interventions and decision-making
• coordinate student support programs including ITAS, scholarships and student engagement initiatives
• develop culturally inclusive processes and strengthen student support and referral pathways
• support Gadigal Centre operations, events, reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education

Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent relevant training and experience

Job description

The Senior Student Success Officer, Gadigal Centre (Identified) at the University of Sydney provides culturally informed, holistic support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students across their university journey. You will support student engagement, coordinate key programs and use student data to strengthen services and outcomes.

This full‑time role is contingent on funding and requires working with diverse teams to promote academic progression and ensure culturally inclusive pathways