Manager, First Nations Workforce Development

4 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Charles Sturt University Full time
Overview
  • Enjoy flexible arrangements including a hybrid work model
  • Attractive salary and benefits including generous leave provisions
  • Make a meaningful impact by supporting and empowering First Nations staff
The role
  • Full Time, Fixed Term (up to 12 months)
  • Level 9 - $132,740 to $140,258 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
  • Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst, Dubbo, Orange, Port Macquarie or Wagga Wagga campus

As Manager, First Nations Workforce Development you will lead the implementation of our First Nations Employment Strategy and contribute to the People and Culture initiatives within our First Nations Strategy.

This is a pivotal role that will shape the attraction, progression, development and retention of First Nations staff across the University. You will play a vital part in strengthening career pathways and ensuring our workplace is culturally safe, inclusive and empowering.

About you
  • A First Nations person (of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent, who identifies as such, and is recognised by community).
  • Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and bring extensive experience in First Nations workforce development or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Federal and State legislation and policy relating to First Nations employment.
  • Experienced in people leadership, cultural capability building, and developing workforce programs.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills
About us

We are a university of the land and people of our regions. True to the character of regional Australia we have gumption, we have soul and we collaborate with others. We develop holistic, far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish.

The Wiradjuri phrase yindyamarra winhanganhameans the wisdom of respectfully knowing how to live well in a world worth living in. This phrase represents who we are at Charles Sturt University - our ethos. It comes from traditional Indigenous Australian knowledge, but it also speaks to the mission of universities - to develop and spread wisdom to make the world a better place.

Harnessing technology, we thrive as a distributed yet connected community, welcoming and engaging with people across Australia and the world.

Learn more about the Division of People and Culture here.

Visit our website to learn about our great range of employee benefits.

This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977. Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.

To apply

Click the Apply button and complete your application online, submit a "statement of suitability" demonstrating your skills, knowledge and/or experience relevant to the position (referencing the selection criteria in the position description) and upload your CV. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

This position is available as a fixed term appointment or, for eligible employees, as a secondment.

To be eligible for a secondment, you must have completed probation. We encourage you to make your current manager aware before applying for an internal secondment opportunity.

Further information

Additional information is available in the position description or by contacting:

Maria Crisante | Executive Director, People and Culture | mcrisante@csu.edu.au

Closing Date: 11pm, 17 September 2025


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