Team Leader (First Nations Student Success)

• Full-time continuing appointment
• Remuneration range $112,314 to $124,193 pa
• Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul (Ipswich or Springfield)

Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional University, UniSQ’s vision is to be renowned for innovation and excellence in education, student experience, research and engagement. Guided by our core values of respect, integrity and excellence, the University’s Strategic Plan 2021-2025 outlines our commitment to creating and sharing knowledge, transforming lives and solving the problems that matter to our world.

The UniSQ First Nations Education and Research Portfolio, through a whole of University effort, strives to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to take their rightful place and reach their full potential at UniSQ. Our First Nations Blueprint 2022-2025 envisions UniSQ as a renowned place of First Nations learning, intercultural exchange, and truth-telling that embraces Country.

Who you are.

• Comfortable in establishing cultural connections with First Nations employees and broader stakeholders, focused on building, and imbedding an inclusive workplace.
• Passionate about teamwork, collaboration and leading the student success journey through planning and developing innovative and creative practices.
• Understand the drivers and benefits of an inclusive workplace and enjoy showcasing enriching employment directions as a result of successful course completion.

What you'll do

As part of the First Nations Student Success team, the role of Team Leader (First Nations Student Success) is pivotal in achieving the retention outcomes of current and future First Nations Students. 

• Lead, manage, and provide effective daily support services to First Nations students through resolution of complex and sensitive student enquiries.
• Holistically and inclusively develop, coordinate, implement and monitor the effectiveness of student success services.
• Organization and oversight of key events and initiatives related to First Nations students.

What will help you succeed

• A demonstrated understanding and awareness of Australian Indigenous perspectives, cultures, and societies and how historical and contemporary issues that impact on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Capability to quickly establish rapport and empathy.
• Tertiary qualifications and demonstrated leadership in the development and implementation of innovative programs in Service Delivery environment, underpinned by excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Detailed knowledge and experience in outcome measurement, reporting using data to inform process improvement of initiatives and services.

This is an identified position and is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).

 For further information on this role, please contact Professor Odette Best, Pro Vice-Chancellor (First Nations Education and Research), via (07) 3812 6417 or email [email protected] .

The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.

We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.

Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au

ReferenceNumber: 0027_02/24

Location: Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul (Ipswich or Springfield)

Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hrs/week)

Salary: Total remuneration range $112,314 to $124,193 pa (includes salary range of $94,900 to $104,937 pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)

Closes: 03 March 2024

At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making.

If you know that this role is right for you, please submit your current resume together with a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description.

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