External Relationships Coordinator

• $97,113 to $108,813 pa (HEW 7)
• Fixed term, Full-time, Joondalup and Mt Lawley Campus
• Open to candidates with relevant work rights

EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS COORDINATOR (KURONGKURL KATITJIN)
JOONDALUP AND MOUNT LAWLEY CAMPUS  
$97,113 TO $108,813 (HEW 7)
FULL-TIME, FIXED-TERM UNTIL 31 DECEMBER 2024

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview on 12 April 2024
Interviews will take place week commencing 15 April 2024.

Overview
Kurongkurl Katitjin, Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research is a key part of Edith Cowan University’s commitment to Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, their families and their communities.

The purpose of the Kurongkurl Katitjin Centre for Indigenous Australian Education and Research is to transform lives and enrich society through meaningful community engagement, innovative student support, high quality teaching, impactful research and cultural leadership. 

The Centre is an integral part of the University providing a range of services that include:

• High quality support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students;
• Teaching expertise across the University’s Courses both at the undergraduate and post graduate level;
• Research leadership within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander context;
• High-level advice and cultural leadership across the University, and
• Support and leadership to the academic body with regard to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters.

As part of Kurongkurl Katitjin’s Student Journey Team, the External Relationships Coordinator plays an active role in recruiting and supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to pursue higher education opportunities. 

This role involves developing and implementing strategies to attract and engage, and be responsible for maintaining and enhancing integrated, purpose built, systematised means of recording, tracking and monitoring of all ECU’s prospective student engagement activities and communications with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander future students through Kurongkurl Katitjin. 

Key Criteria

• Tertiary qualification and significant relevance experience OR equivalent level of expertise, training or professional accreditation.
• Experience working in Higher Education sector or a related field with transferrable skills.
• Demonstrated ability in developing beneficial, sustainable partnerships and influencing others.
• High level analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with experience in problem solving and developing practical solutions.
• Strong leadership experience in managing projects and strategic thinking, aligned with organisational needs.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University’s values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

A current and up-to-date WA Working with Children clearance is required. 

Benefits & Remuneration
This fixed-term, full-time position attracts a remuneration of $97,113 to $108,813 (HEW 7) per annum plus superannuation.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

ECU has an Award-winning Health and Wellness Program and an extensive range of staff benefits across entertainment, financial, health, travel and consumer goods and services.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit Our Benefits on the Employment Opportunities website.

How to Apply
Please upload your resume along with a statement (maximum 1 page), outlining your suitability for this position. 

Closing Date:
Applications close Thursday 11 April 2024 at 11.30pm (AWST).

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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