Reference no: 499223
Work type: Continuing - Full Time
Location: Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie, Wagga Wagga
Categories: Indigenous Identified, Indigenous Targeted

Grow your career and connect with mob at the university where you belong

The role

- Full Time, Continuing
- Level 5 - $84,869 to $92,654 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation)
- Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga

As the Events and Communications Officer, First Nations, you will play an important role in creating culturally safe, inclusive and engaging experiences for First Nations students, staff, communities and partners across Charles Sturt University.

Working within First Nations Student Connect, you will coordinate and deliver a range of university events that celebrate achievement, foster connection and strengthen engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will also support First Nations communications activities, helping share stories, promote events and showcase the impact of our students, communities and programs.

Working closely with colleagues across the University and external organisations, you will help ensure events and communications are culturally respectful, community-informed and aligned with the University's values and commitment to First Nations success.

This role requires regular travel and occasional after-hours and weekend work.

About you

As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you are passionate about supporting positive outcomes for First Nations students and communities and enjoy building strong relationships through culturally respectful engagement.

You will bring:





- Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and contemporary issues, gained through lived experience, community connection and/or professional experience.
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and event management, registration or administrative systems, or the ability to quickly learn current technologies.
- Experience with social media, digital communications, content creation or storytelling, or a willingness to develop these skills.
- A current unrestricted driver's licence.

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 professional 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.

📌 Events and Communications Officer, First Nations - Identified First Nations Position (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Charles Sturt University
📍 Wagga Wagga