Outreach & Engagement Officer

(HEO6) $81,254 to $87,770 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Full-time, fixed-term position available for 12 months

This is a wonderful opportunity for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person who is passionate about engaging with community and schools to inspire and support students into their studies at the University of Adelaide

Working under general direction of the Outreach & Engagement Manager, the Outreach and Engagement Officer will identify and drive a broad range of in-person and online engagement initiatives to encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to attend the University of Adelaide. The Outreach & Engagement Officer will effectively promote the programs of the University of Adelaide as well as the Wirltu Yarlu Karnkanthi flagship program, and will engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community groups, schools and education partners.

Key to this role is the delivery of culturally inclusive community outreach, alongside prompt and accurate program information delivery, resulting in effective engagement of future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in line with the targets set out in the Tarrkarri Tirrka strategy.

To be successful you will need:

• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues effecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the higher education sector.
• Knowledge of the broad range of services Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students may need/wish to access while studying at University.
• Knowledge of and/or understanding of customer relationship systems.
• Demonstrated experience developing and maintaining effective administrative systems.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Your division's broader role

Wirltu Yarlu has a University wide role in the encouragement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students into the University, providing academic and pastoral support. Wirltu Yarlu provides facilities and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student from pre-University foundation level through to undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree levels, and a lifelong alumni identity.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/wirltu-yarlu/

Please apply via the apply online button below. Please ensure you address and upload your responses to all selection criteria. Applications close 11:55pm, 4 July 2021.

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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