Manager Wirltu Yarlu

Job no:511246
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:HEO10, Management

(HEO10) $131,306 to $139,945 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies

Continuing position available immediately

Make significant contribution to the strategic aspirations of Wirltu Yarlu and provide operational leadership services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in the University

Pursuant to section 65 of the South Australian Equal Opportunity Act 1984 and the University of Adelaide’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, applications are invited from Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Receiving broad direction from the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) (PVC(IE)), and operating with a high degree of overall autonomy, the Manager, Wirltu Yarlu is responsible for the operational leadership of Wirltu Yarlu across the outreach and recruitment, student support, research pipeline and community engagement functions.

The Manager, Wirltu Yarlu is also expected to make a significant contribution to both the development of strategic and operational aspirations of Wirltu Yarlu. This includes building relationships with faculties, central business units, external stakeholders and the broader Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. The Manager will also provide leadership to the Wirltu Yarlu team and the University in creating effective learning environments for all students, and partner across the organisation to achieve better participation of indigenous employees that are respectful and welcoming, and that embed Indigenous views, knowledge and voices.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience at Senior Management Level with experience in leading multi-disciplinary teams to deliver business outcomes.
• Extensive experience, in the effective management of complex budgets.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking and high level conceptual, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven capacity to create, implement and operationalise strategies.
• Comprehensive awareness and understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, within the higher education sector.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 1 February 2023.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Professor Steve Larkin
Pro Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement
E: [email protected]

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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