Program Support Coordinator - Indigenous Health (Indigenous Identified Position)

The Australian National University; Canberra; On-site; AUD 101,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Australian National University invites applications for a Student Development Officer position within the School of Medicine and Psychology’s Indigenous Health Unit on the Acton campus. You will liaise with stakeholders to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health through curriculum content, recruitment and retention of students, and coordinate related programs.

Reporting to the School Manager, you will organise workshops, support student mentoring, deliver cultural training for

Qualifications

• Experience in student recruitment and engagement.
• Strong organisational and reporting skills.
• Understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health issues.

Responsibilities

• Organise workshops and forums for students.
• Support recruitment, engagement and mentoring of students.
• Coordinate cultural training for placements.
• Prepare reports and data analyses.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and governance.

Job description

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $100,847 to $116,083 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full Time, Continuing

The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure and is aimed at increasing employment opportunities for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons in line with the strategies in the ANU Enterprise Agreement.

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The Position

The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) is seeking a Student Development officer. This position sits within the Indigenous Health Unitbased on the ANU Acton campus and liaises with a number of stakeholders to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health through curriculum content, recruitment and retention of students.

The Program Support Coordinator provides administrative and program support within SMP’s Indigenous Health Unit at ANU. Reporting to the School Manager and working closely with the Chair of Indigenous Health, the role supports coordination of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program and Indigenous Health Stream. Responsibilities include organising workshops and forums, supporting student recruitment, engagement and mentoring, and coordinating cultural training for placements. The position prepares reports and briefings, analyses data, liaises across the University, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures compliance with University policies and governance requirements.

The Person

Demonstrated connections with local Aboriginal community and a contemporary understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples within Australia society are essential.

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills, financial literacy and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with staff and students. Developed organisational skills and high level customer service are key.

The School/Department

The School of Medicine and Psychology (SMP) was established in 2023 to bring together expertise from Medicine and Psychology to develop a unique educational and research environment. The focus is to produce psychologists, researchers, and medical graduates who practice compassion, conscience and professional excellence, and with a knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and culture. The school partners with a number of healthcare organisations to deliver teaching and training including but not limited to ACT Health, community practices throughout the ACT and southeastern NSW.

The College/Division

The ANU College of Science and Medicine encompasses the following disciplines: Astronomy and Astrophysics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Physics, Medicine and Psychology, and Medical Research. It is also home to various cross-disciplinary and specialist institutes and centres. Staff and students within the ANU College of Science and Medicine conduct research and deliver research-led education programs spanning the entire breadth of the sciences, supported by extensive international networks and world-class facilities.

For further information please contact, Melissa Fiu, School Manager T: [phone], E: [e-mail]

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to people of all backgrounds and identities.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

The preferred candidate must have rights to live and work in Australia and will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks relevant to the role they have applied for, in accordance with the Background Checking Procedure and the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence.

Closing Date: Wednesday, 18 November 2026, 11:55pm (Canberra time)