Senior Indigenous Strategy & Engagement Lead

Times Higher Education; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 134,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

17% Superannuation + salary packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing through Thriving@Flinders

Staff study offers

Diversity and inclusion awards

On-campus health care, gym, childcare

Job summary

Flinders University in Bedford Park (Kaurna Country) seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement, shaping policy, strategy and reconciliation initiatives. You will guide a high‑performing team and partner with senior leaders to advance Indigenous priorities across the university.

You will provide authoritative advice on Indigenous engagement, embedding Indigenous perspectives across policy lifecycles and driving meaningful outcomes for Indigenous staff and

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in higher education or similar sectors.
• Strong project management, governance, and policy development capabilities.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Indigenous engagement and policy.
• Oversee the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement and guide a high-performing team.
• Contribute to the Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous strategy and initiatives.
• Influence senior leadership decisions to advance Indigenous student success and workforce outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Governance

Oral communication

Negotiation

Education

Tertiary qualification

Job description

Flinders University in Bedford Park (Kaurna Country) seeks a Senior Manager to lead the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Engagement, shaping policy, strategy and reconciliation initiatives. You will guide a high‑performing team and partner with senior leaders to advance Indigenous priorities across the university.

You will provide authoritative advice on Indigenous engagement, embedding Indigenous perspectives across policy lifecycles and driving meaningful outcomes for Indigenous staff and