Future Students Senior Officer (STEM and Projects)

CQUniversity is committed to the improvement of employment outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The aim of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment and Career Development Strategy is to address the under-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across all CQUniversity campuses.  The filling of this position is intended to constitute an equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and s 105 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). This position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

• Fixed Term (until 31 January 2025), Full Time 
• Student Success Division 
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 6
• Total Remuneration $103,193 to $111,140 pa (including salary of $87,200 to $93,915 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading) 

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

CQUniversity is proud to have the highest ratio of students from low socio-economic, mature age, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and first-in-family backgrounds. The University is widely recognised as Australia's most inclusive university and is focused on creating and building stronger relationships and sustainable opportunities that will enable equality and integration, greater study, employment and research prospects and the reciprocation of knowledge. 

The CQU Connect program aims to raise and support aspirations of students from low SES backgrounds, their families and communities towards tertiary study as a real option for their future by developing strong partnerships between schools, students, families, community and the university to build capacities for careers through tertiary pathways.  

In this role you will be responsible for the design, development, planning and implementation of a range of targeted programs and projects to future students, with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.  You will also work towards developing innovative approaches to facilitate Indigenous students’ transition to tertiary education. This will involve developing and strengthening relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and community organisations and providing advice and liaison to the CQUni Connect Program on matters relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

• Demonstrated experience working with school-aged students and ability to liaise with people from all backgrounds. 
• Thorough knowledge and demonstrated experience collaborating with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. 
• Experience in developing engagement strategies and plans, including reporting  
• Outstanding oral, written and online communication skills. 
• Demonstrated understanding and commitment to the principles of inclusion and social innovation. 

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description .

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Sunday, 18 February 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4102

Contact Details: 

Morgan Sommerville

(07) 4930 9180

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.