Aboriginal Student Engagement Officer

2 days ago

City East, Australia University of South Australia Full time

Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples only
- Full-time, continuing position, based in the Student Engagement Unit at the City East Campus
- Starting Salary: $94,219 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

**About you**

You are a confident communicator who builds genuine, supportive relationships with your student cohort and the Aboriginal community. Culturally aware and approachable, you create a welcoming, inclusive environment. Proactive and collaborative, you work closely with others to deliver positive, community-focused outcomes with empathy and resilience.

**About the role**

Reporting to the Manager: Wirringka Student Services, you will coordinate programs and activities to support the access, participation, retention, and success of Aboriginal students at the University of South Australia. You will lead engagement, reporting, and promotion services while building strong community connections. In this role, you will support students, manage on-campus Study Centres, and maintain a Wirringka Student Services presence across academic divisions to enhance student outcomes.

**The path to Adelaide University**

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

**To be successful you will need**

- Australian Aboriginal ancestry with understanding of issues impacting Aboriginal tertiary students and communities
- Relevant qualifications or equivalent experience with a commitment to ongoing development
- Experience in delivering programs that engage Aboriginal communities and support students
- Strong communication, networking and community engagement skills
- Solid organisational, project management, research and digital literacy skills

**Why join us?**

Working at the University will provide you with a wide range of benefits. These include:

- Access to great personal development opportunities
- Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
- Flexible working conditions
- Employee assistance and development programs
- A variety of leave arrangements

**Be part of a University for the future**

**Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 17 November 2025**
- We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential._

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