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• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term to December 2027 (35-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 8: $123,044 - $138,637 + 17% Superannuation
• This role requires travel to school sites across regional NSW to support community engagement work and attend strategic planning meetings at the UNSW Kensington Campus each term.
• Applicants based in remote areas such as Riverina will be considered.
  
  

Why This Role Matters:

The Culturally Nourishing Schooling (CNS) project is currently transitioning from Phase One (2020-2024) to Phase Two (2024-2027) of the project. This involves an interstate expansion and collaborative engagement with researchers and communities in South Australia and Victoria along with New South Wales. The role involves working closely with the schools and their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff, and key local community organisations (such as local and regional AECGs and Lands Councils) as they work towards the development of a long-term educational partnership.

The Community Facilitator (Identified) will travel to school sites across regional NSW to support community engagement work and attend strategic planning meetings at the UNSW Kensington Campus each term. Applicants based in remote areas such as the Riverina will be strongly considered.

This is an identified Indigenous position. UNSW considers that being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under section 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).


Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Strategically plan and manage the implementation of the project’s community engagement processes.
• Lead, prepare, and deliver focused professional support programs to assist school-based Aboriginal and/Torres Strait Islander staff to effectively engage in the CNS program.
• Actively report on the progress of community engagement work to NSW Chief Investigator and provide strategic advice and influential insight to achieve project success.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, including Chief Investigators, professional and research staff, and school contacts, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander school staff, families and communities.
• Capacity to travel to school sites across regional NSW to support community engagement work and attend strategic planning meetings at the UNSW Kensington Campus each term.
• Work both independently and as part of the NSW project team. The candidate will also engage with the interstate Community Facilitators in SA and VIC for the purposes of collaborative strategic planning and support.
  
  
  

Skills and Experience:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience OR equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training or experience.
• Proven record of community engagement work with Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, demonstrating good relations.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Demonstrated experience in leading culturally responsive professional learning and an understanding of the Australian school system (desired).
• Proven project management skills including ability to plan, organise, set priorities and meet deadlines, with flexibility to alter priorities to meet changing demands.
  
  

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:​

• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Indigenous Employee Network
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading​
• Flexible working ​
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period​
• Access to lifelong learning and career development ​
• Progressive HR practices​

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

How to Apply:

Submit a Cover Letter (no more than 2 pages) and CV online via the UNSW Job Board before Monday 16^th June 2025 by 11:30pm.

If you are successful, you'll will be asked to provide a confirmation of Aboriginality. If you need assistance with this, please get in touch with Natalie Chenhall at n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have questions about the role, please contact Rose Amazan at r.amazan@unsw.edu.au

If you any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.