National Manager, Indigenous Strategy and Operations
- Provide strategic policy advice and lead key initiatives that promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success
- 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions
- Full-time, continuing role, which may be based at any campus, with flexible working conditions
- Opportunity available to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
About the role:
Reporting to the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), as the National Manager, Indigenous Strategy and Operations, you’ll contribute significantly, to the strategic and operational planning activities of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and First Peoples Directorate, to ensure the development and review of priorities and resources align with the university’s strategic direction. You’ll also oversee the administrative and reporting functions of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), to ensure the seamless management of financial and human resources.
Key to your success will be your ability to lead and inspire teams and successfully deliver/manage complex projects and comprehensive reporting across wide-ranging stakeholder relationships. You will Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to enable an informed approach to strategy and policy development and effectively manage teams, by driving performance and achieving organisational goals.
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.). The position is therefore only open to people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander.
For full position details, refer to the position description.
Contact:
General enquiries can be sent to Kelly Humphrey, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) at: Kelly. Humphrey@acu.edu.au
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 $171,428 – $171,428 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $145,047 – $145,047 (pro rata) pa (HEW 10 Base 1), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. A 3% salary increase will be effective from the beginning of the first full pay period commencing on or after 1st January 2025.
- 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
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: 13-NOV-2024 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time
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 Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)
Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers
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 recruitment@acu.edu.au 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.