Senior Manager, Aboriginal Education Centre

Lead the Aboriginal Education Centre to promote access, recruitment and support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

• Aboriginal Education Centre – Gippsland Campus
• Full-time, continuing appointment
• HEW 9 - $131,635 p.a. plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 16/11/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support, social equity, skills and employment, we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning, skills, and research locally, regionally, and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat, Berwick, Gippsland, and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

In accordance with the University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Workforce Strategy; and under Special Measures Section 12, 28 and 88 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010; the University has designated this position as an Identified Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.

Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.

About the role

You will head the University's Aboriginal Education Centre (AEC) and be a leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representative in the University. You will be responsible for leading and managing the administrative and operational requirements of the AEC, including financial management, supervision and development of staff. You will develop, implement and monitor adherence to policies, procedures and processes for the efficient and effective administration of the Centre, including preparation and implementation of an AEC Operational Plan.

You will:

• take a leading role in the implementation of the University's Indigenous strategy;
• improve and monitor the effective Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student recruitment and support mechanisms University-wide;
• increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student access to, and participation and success in, university and TAFE study;
• strengthen partnerships with internal and external stakeholders particularly Aboriginal communities and organisations within Victoria; and
• represent the University at local, state and national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education fora.

About you

You will have extensive knowledge of the needs and aspirations of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, particularly as they relate to education in general and tertiary education, and experience in developing strategies responding to these needs and aspirations.. I

You will possess demonstrated:

• knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and cultures;
• leadership and management experience including the ability to determine resource needs and manage, support and develop staff;
• ability to develop strong partnerships including excellent interpersonal skills, creative mind set and solution-based problem-solving skills; and
• ability to develop and manage, budget and financial management requirements, produce high quality written reports and prepare grant applications and briefings to management.

All University positions delivering education and/or services to children must hold a valid Working With Children Check (WWCC). Please refer to the position description for WWCC requirements.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday, 16 November 2025.

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two pages

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