Department Coordinator, Department of Indigenous

PRIMARY DETAIL
- Salary Package: HEW Level 7 ($99,739 - $108,139 p.a), plus 17% employer's superannuation and annual leave loading
- Appointment Type: Continuing, Full-Time (1.0 FTE - 35 hours per week)
- Location: Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus (North Ryde)
- Flexible work arrangements may be considered, including flexible work schedules, start and finish times, and/or work from home arrangements

This is an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander identified position. To perform this role, it is essential that the person who holds the role be an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 that applicants are Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders.

THE ROLE

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive professional to coordinate, plan and deliver administrative and culturally appropriate operational, educational and research support services within the Department of Indigenous Studies.

Reporting to the Head of Department, Indigenous Studies, the Department Coordinator is responsible for providing support for the operational implementation of programs, services, and administration.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly driven, dynamic, and agile professional with administrative, financial, HR and event support activities to further their career within a collaborative, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Key Accountabilities- Build and/or contribute to the development of the annual Department budget at the direction of the Head of Department and oversee the day-to-day financial operations and budget management of the Department in consultation with the Faculty’s Head of Operations.- Working with the Head of Department provide input to the strategic development of the Department and the Centre for Global Indigenous Futures as required. This will include coordinating events with industry partners to support further research grants.- In coordination with the Department’s academic staff, manage the organisational, operational, educational and research administrative support for staff, students and stakeholders as required.- Be accountable to the Faculty’s Head of Operations in delivering the operational activities of the Department, including finance, HR, IT, WHS, travel, online communications and events processes.- Be accountable to the Faculty’s Educational Services Delivery Manager to address the timetabling, results, course support and escalated student support matters relevant to the Department.-
- Oversee the culturally appropriate onboarding of new staff, Graduate Research Students, honorary appointees, visitors, including Elders, and volunteers to the department in accordance with WHS and other University requirements.- Supervise and support casual professional staff within the Department at culturally and inclusive levels.- Build and maintain productive collaborative relationships with key stakeholders internally, including Office of the PVC (Indigenous Strategy), Wallumattagal Aboriginal Advisory Committee, Walanga Muru and as identified across the Faculty and the University.- Establish and maintain productive collaborative relationships with key stakeholders externally including Indigenous and non-Indigenous people, communities, Elders, and organisations, and industry partnerships.- Coordinate collaborations between Department and Indigenous Elders and communities for research, industry engagement, and cultural events.- Comply with relevant professional standards, cultural protocols, codes of ethics, and EEO and WHS regulations.- Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification.

ABOUT YOU

ABOUT US

The Department of Indigenous Studies is situated in the Faculty of Arts. The Department is Indigenous led and comprises Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics, researchers and professional staff. Reflecting our global focus we also include Indigenous people from overseas.

The Department of Indigenous Studies produces critical insights into the politics, cultures and social practices of Indigenous peoples. We are committed to principles of equity, justice and diversity. Our research prioritises Indigenous ways of knowing, doing and being, drawing on non-Western epistemologies and ontologies. Our research supports the political empowerment, cultural strengths and overall wellbeing of Indigenous peoples, both in Australia and globally.

As one of the leading arts and humanities faculties in Australia, Macquarie's Faculty of Arts is home to bold thinkers and passionate educators who are asking the big questions about the world. United in the spirit of interdisciplinary discovery we explore the human story from its earliest foundations in ancient cultures to its exciting future. Our research is gaining global recognition and with six research centres, two museums and state-of-the-art media facilities, we empower our staff to transform themselve