Aboriginal Student Engagement Officer

• 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?

We value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

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

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Laura Gomes, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact Recruitment Central on or via email at using job reference number 7426. Please note applications will not be accepted via email and must be uploaded via the Working at UniSA Portal.

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.

Pursuant to Section 56 part 2 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (as amended) (SA) applications are invited from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only.

Pursuant to the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (the Act) and the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Regulations 2019 (the Regulations), this position has been deemed prescribed. This role will require the successful candidate to hold a current Working with Children Check.