Strategic Indigenous Education Leader

7 days ago


Perth, Western Australia Curtin University of Technology Full time
About the Role

Curtin University of Technology is seeking a visionary leader to join our team as the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic - Indigenous Advancement. This pivotal role will offer you the opportunity to shape and influence our Indigenous Education Strategy and drive initiatives that support the engagement, experience, and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at Curtin.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Leadership: Provide expert advice to university leaders on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander higher education issues, ensuring that university policies and practices are inclusive and supportive.
  • Program Development: Lead the creation, implementation, and evaluation of strategies, policies, and programs aimed at enhancing Indigenous education and student outcomes.
  • Community Engagement: Build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal communities and stakeholders, ensuring that Indigenous voices are central to the design and evaluation of educational strategies and programs.
  • Reconciliation and Curriculum Integration: Guide the university in its reconciliation commitments and work to integrate Indigenous perspectives and the Uluru Statement from the Heart into Curtin's curricula and co-curricular programs.
  • External Representation: Represent Curtin at State and National forums, contribute to relevant committees, and engage with external partners to influence higher education strategies for Indigenous peoples.
Selection Criteria
  • Academic and Professional Expertise: PhD or equivalent with significant achievements and experience in strategy development and program management.
  • Cultural Knowledge: Deep understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures, with proven ability to engage sensitively with Indigenous stakeholders.
  • Leadership Skills: Demonstrated capacity to lead, manage, and collaborate at a senior level within universities and broader community and industry contexts.
  • Communication: Exceptional skills in relationship-building, negotiation, and communication in both Indigenous and non-Indigenous settings.
  • Reconciliation and Education: Strong grasp of the Reconciliation and Indigenous Higher Education landscapes, with a track record of leading culturally sensitive and high-impact programs.
  • Community Connections: Significant connections to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in Western Australia.

Curtin University is a place where diverse perspectives are valued, and inclusivity is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check. If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note, only successful applicants will be contacted.



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