Indigenous Student Success Officer

Campus Location: Brisbane, Australia

Job No: APTAV101809#001

• Empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive @Australian Catholic University through cultural, academic and personal support
• Join a passionate, student-focused team that celebrates diversity and works together to create a culturally safe and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
• ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
• Full time, continuing role at our Brisbane campus with some hybrid flexibility

About the role:

Let us yarn a bit about the role on offer. Operating within Weemala Indigenous Higher Education Unit, the Indigenous Student Success Officer's role is to enable success for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at ACU. This is achieved through the provision of a range of effective cultural, academic and personal support services to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students; by:

• Working collaboratively across the University campus especially with Student Admissions, school and faculty representatives, Library, Office of Student Success and Campus Ministry to support student participation and success and enrich the University experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Building and maintaining strong external and internal partnerships to support the success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education including collaboration with Equity Pathways and Future Students teams to attract Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and promote ACU programs and services.
• Evaluating and reporting on program outcomes as directed by Coordinator Indigenous Higher Education Unit; Indigenous Student Success Officer positions are located at Brisbane, Melbourne, Strathfield and Canberra campuses.

For full position details, refer to the position description.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Kate Mochrie, Coordinator, Indigenous Higher Education Unit - Weemala IHEU at:

Please feel welcome to contact Kate directly if you would prefer to yarn and find out more about the role before applying.

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $124,509 - $134,699 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $105,212 - $113,823 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process. Candidates are encouraged to visit our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Employment webpage for valuable resources on our culturally safe recruitment practices, and to assist them in the preparation of their job application (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Candidate Job Guide).

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• resume (maximum 5 pages).
• responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

Applications close: 22-SEP-2025 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and )

ACU considers that being Aboriginal or a Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s 42 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT)/ s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW), s 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld)/ sub-s 56(2) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA)/ sub-s 26(3) or s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic).

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ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.