University Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator (Identified) 1 Year Contract

University Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator (Identified Role) 12 Month Contract at Aurora Education Foundation

“Empower Indigenous young people to connect with culture, support and resources they need to achieve their educational goals”

Work Type: Hybrid, 2 days in the office (Wednesday & Thursday) and 3 days Work From Home

Location: Office is in Waterloo

Employment type: Full-time - 12 Month Contract

Salary: $87,500-$97,500 + Superannuation + Not For Profit salary packaging

Work alongside a culturally safe, driven and welcoming team

About Aurora:

Aurora’s vision is a society in which Australia’s First Peoples determine their aspirations through education and life‑long learning, shaping a new future for our country.

Our mission is to inspire First Peoples in their education journey and connect them with educational and career opportunities that enable them to realise their potential.

At Aurora, we're on an exciting growth trajectory, intensifying our impact and expanding our horizons. To fulfil our mission, we're broadening our team with individuals eager to contribute to our vision, strategy and purpose‑driven culture. Below is the outline of one such opportunity awaiting your expertise. However, we encourage you to explore all newly created job positions to find the one that best aligns with your career aspirations, capabilities, and passions.

Aurora is an Indigenous organisation registered in Supply Nation, won the Australian Employer of Choice Award and Great Place to Work certification.

This is an Identified position and only open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. We acknowledge the unique knowledge, skills,



and perspectives that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples bring to our organisation and programs and we are committed to fostering a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. This position is designated under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

About the role:

Your role reports to the University Partnerships and Strategy Manager and contributes to Aurora’s Pathways and Partnerships priorities by coordinating and strengthening strategic university relationships with Australian and selected international universities.

You will identify partnerships and engagement opportunities, coordinate university engagement activities, and provide timely insights that help inform Aurora’s partnership approach. Through purposeful face‑to‑face and virtual engagement, you will help build strong, mutually beneficial relationships that enable university partners to contribute to Aurora’s vision, strategic priorities and programs.

A key focus of the role is creating and coordinating culturally secure and meaningful opportunities that strengthen pathways to university for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and support their participation and success in higher education.

What does success look like in this role?

Relationships with Australian and selected international universities are established,



maintained and strengthened in ways that advance Aurora’s vision, strategy and programs.

Strong, positive and purposeful partnerships are built with university stakeholders, including Indigenous student support teams, faculties, student services, careers, scholarships and placement teams.

The University Partnerships and Strategy Manager is effectively supported through timely coordination, reliable follow‑up, accurate information and insight that enables strategic decision‑making.

Face‑to‑face and virtual university engagement activities increase awareness of Aurora’s scholarships, internships, postgraduate pathways and other programs.

Positive feedback is received from university partners, students, internal teams and other stakeholders.

The role contributes positively to a collaborative, culturally safe and outcomes‑focused team culture that supports Aurora’s strategy.

This role may require interstate travel and occasional out‑of‑hours attendance at university events, conferences or stakeholder activities.

Key responsibilities:

University Partnerships and Stakeholder Engagement

Support the University Partnerships and Strategy Manager to deliver Aurora’s University Partnership Strategy.

Build and maintain relationships with Australian and selected international universities, including Indigenous student support teams, faculties, student services, scholarships and other relevant stakeholders.

Identify and develop opportunities for university partners to support Aurora’s programs, postgraduate pathways, strategic priorities and culturally safe student engagement.

Coordinate partnership activities, includi

📌 University Partnerships and Engagement Coordinator (Waterloo)
🏢 Aurora Education Foundation
📍 Waterloo