Manager, Indigenous Engagement – Identified (s25)

• Faculty of Science
• Full-time (100%), permanent position
• Identified (s25) – Position open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
• Base salary will be in the range $111,154 – $124,619 + 17% Superannuation (HEW Level 8)
• Based at our St Lucia Campus

About This Opportunity

In collaboration with the Faculty Executive, this position will play a key role in facilitating and enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander representation, engagement strategies and action plans across the Faculty of Science. This will include capacity building and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait staff Islander staff and students both within the University and across communities.

Key responsibilities include:

•  Support the development and implementation of a Cultural Competency Framework with the aim to build capability and effective collaboration across the Faculty of Science.
• Support the Faculty to achieve its strategic objectives to build relationships with Indigenous peoples; organisations and communities across Australia.
• Work in collaboration with the relevant staff in the Faculty to leverage productive links with relevant internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities for the Faculty to support projects in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• In consultation with relevant stakeholders including the UQ’s Manager, Indigenous Employment and UQ’s Human Resources team, provide advice and support to enable the attraction recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff through the delivery of the UQ Indigenous Career Pathways and Retention Strategy.
• Provide advice and support to enable attraction, recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students (undergraduate, postgraduate and HDR) and provide mentorship, guidance, pastoral and cultural care to ensure retention of students within the Faculty of Science.
• Provide advice and support to the Faculty communications teams on appropriate content and representation of Indigenous stakeholders and related teaching and research.
• Support the Faculty Executive to identify risks that could impact on the effectiveness of the Faculty of Science’s impact and collaboration with Indigenous stakeholders.
• Promote and support the Faculty’s collaborative partnership with the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement) to ensure the Faculty of Science is in alignment with the Indigenous strategy.
• In collaboration with Faculty of Science Executives support the implementation of the UQ Reconciliation Action Plan across Faculty of Science and be an active member of the Science Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee.

At UQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are supported to fill their cultural responsibilities, with access to 8 additional days (pro-rata) of paid Cultural Leave annually. Indigenous employees are encouraged to access the UQ Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network with a variety of significant events held throughout the year.

About UQ

As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world.

Everyone here has a role to play. As a member of our professional staff cohort, you will be actively involved in working towards our vision of a better world. By supporting the academic endeavour across teaching, research, and the student life, you will have the opportunity to contribute to activities that have a lasting impact on our community.

Join a community where excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued and a range of benefits and rewards are available, such as:

• 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
• 17% superannuation contributions
• 17.5% annual leave loading
• Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave, and a condensed fortnight
• Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
• UQ Study for Staff
• On campus childcare options
• Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
• Salary packaging options

About You

The University of Queensland considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991(Qld) and the filling of this position constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).

The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Excellent interpersonal skills appropriate for interacting with both Indigenous and non- Indigenous stakeholders including the initiative, drive, and flexibility to achieve results.
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal cultural heritage, economic development issues and the ability to correctly identify Traditional Owner Groups and engage effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
• Comprehensive communication skills, including facilitation, the ability to prepare comprehensive reports and make recommendations, conflict management, complaints resolution, presentation skills, strategic relationship management and a proven track record of influencing others to achieve co-operation at senior levels with internal, external stakeholders and the community.
• An ability to initiate and support the implementation of strategic plans and programs and to affect high level stakeholder and organisational buy-in with proven ability to manage effectively through ambiguity to achieve strategic outcomes.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, with a commitment to quality outcomes, the ability to work under pressure and establish priorities regarding workload and to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience in liaising and collaborating with external agencies to develop research initiatives.

The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check.

Other Information

UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role.

We know one of our strengths as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We’re committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent. Reach out to talent@uq.edu.au for accessibility support or adjustments.

How to Apply

Questions?

For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Helen Weir at sciencefem@uq.edu.au. For application queries, please contact talent@uq.edu.au stating the job reference number (R-41948) in the subject line.

Want to Apply?

To submit an application for this role, go to the UQ Careers portal and use the Apply button.

All applicants must upload the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

• Cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section
• Resume

Applications close 10th September 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41948).

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