Adviser, First Nations Students - Identified First Nations Position Reference no: ****** Work type: Continuing - Full Time Location: Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga Categories: Indigenous Identified Grow your career and connect with mob at the university where you belong The role Full Time, Continuing Level 6 - $95,246 to $103,022 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation) Port Macquarie and Wagga Wagga Are you passionate about supporting First Nations students to thrive at university and achieve their goals?
As an Adviser, First Nations Students, you will play a vital role in creating a positive and culturally safe student experience.
Working as part of the First Nations Student Connect team, you'll provide personalised advice, advocacy and support to students throughout their university journey, helping them navigate challenges, access services, build connections, and succeed academically and personally.
You'll engage with students individually and through group programs, both on campus and online, building trusted relationships that foster belonging, confidence and success.
You'll also collaborate closely with colleagues across the University, as well as families, communities and external organisations, to ensure students receive coordinated and culturally responsive support.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of First Nations students while contributing to the University's commitment to student success, equity and inclusion.
About you To be successful in this role, you will bring: Experience supporting First Nations peoples using culturally responsive, strengths-based and inclusive approaches.




Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships and work effectively with students, communities, colleagues and external stakeholders.
Well-developed organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, exercise initiative and deliver high-quality outcomes.
A collaborative and student-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to supporting student success and wellbeing.
Confidence using technology and learning new systems to deliver productive and effective services.
Appointment will be conditional upon the successful applicant satisfying and maintaining a "Working with Children Check", in accordance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act (NSW).
About us At Charles Sturt University, we deeply value the knowledges, cultures and leadership that First Nations peoples bring.
We're committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where mob feel respected, supported and connected.
We're growing our First Nations workforce, with opportunities across teaching, research, student support and other skilled roles.
Bring your skills, experience and perspectives to meaningful work that supports our students,



communities and future generations.
When you join Charles Sturt, you'll be part of a connected First Nations staff community, with opportunities for professional development, cultural leave and connection through First Nations Staff Connect.
We're committed to supporting First Nations careers and creating a workplace where mob feel valued, connected and supported to succeed.
Learn more about the Division of Student Success here.
Visit our website to learn about First Nations careers at Charles Sturt .
Charles Sturt University is committed to building a diverse workforce as shown through our Athena Swan Bronze Award, our Australian Workplace Equality Index Bronze Award and our membership of a range of diversity focused organisations including Diversity Council Australia and Pride in Diversity.
We encourage applications from First Nations people, carers, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, neurodivergent people, and people of all age groups, genders and sexualities for all roles.
This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, ****.
Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.
To apply Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV.

📌 Adviser, First Nations Students - Identified First Nations Position (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Charles Sturt University
📍 Wagga Wagga