Macquarie University
IndigenousPathwaysOfficer
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“Indigenous Pathways Officer at Macquarie University. Skills: Indigenous outreach, Higher education pathways, Community engagement. Engage with students, schools and community groups. Encourage Indigenous students to progress to university”
What You'll Achieve.
Strengthen University's Indigenous outreach; Strengthen recruitment initiatives; Build aspiration, awareness and access to higher education
Industry & Context.
Evidence-informed approaches
Flexibility to work varying hours, Domestic travel
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience, Demonstrated experience building and maintaining relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and education stakeholders, Experience delivering programs within education or community settings, Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, Knowledge of secondary and tertiary education sectors, Knowledge of relevant government policies relating to Indigenous education, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, Valid Working with Children Check, Qualification Verification Check, National Police Check Clearance, Current NSW driver's licence, Capacity for domestic travel
What You'll Do.
schools and community groups
Encourage Indigenous students to progress to university
capacity and awareness
Contribute to building a sense of belonging and
Contribute to planning
development and recommendations for University
Partner with stakeholders to develop content for outreach
Identify Indigenous cohorts within secondary and vocational education
Recommend opportunities for new partnerships and affiliations
Contribute to building and managing relationships with external
Engage prospective students
Prepare reports on pre-enrolment data
Inform decisions about effective Indigenous pathways activities
Contribute to broader functions of Walanga Muru
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with schools; Work with community groups; Work with education stakeholders; Partner with stakeholders
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Adapt communication
Full Job Description
## **PRIMARY DETAIL** Inspire future generations. Strengthen pathways to higher education for Indigenous students across NSW. · Salary Package: $102,136 - $112,741 (HEW 6) per annum, plus 17% superannuation and annual leave loading · Appointment Type: Full-time (35 hours per week), continuing position · Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde Walanga Muru is seeking a culturally grounded, community-focused Indigenous Pathways Officer to join the Pathways team, strengthening the University's Indigenous outreach and recruitment initiatives. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, their families and communities by building aspiration, awareness and access to higher education. **** Identified Position**** This is an identified role and is open only to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants. As part of the recruitment process, we will ask you to provide documentation to confirm your Aboriginality. Your cultural capability will also be assessed through the recruitment process. Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander identity is a genuine occupational qualification for this position and is authorised under section 14(d) of the _Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)_. **About the Role** Reporting to the Indigenous Pathways Coordinator, you will play an integral role in Macquarie University's Indigenous outreach and recruitment activities. You will work closely with schools, community groups and education stakeholders across NSW to encourage Indigenous students to consider university as a pathway. You will contribute to creating a sense of belonging and community for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander students at Macquarie University, while helping to shape outreach programs that are culturally responsive and evidence informed. _Key responsibilities include: _ * Engaging with students, schools and community groups across NSW to encourage Indigenous students to prog
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