Faculty of Science
Full-time (100%), permanent position
Base salary will be in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 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.
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).
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.
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.
Demonstrated 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.
Demonstrated 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
The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre- employment checks, including: criminal check.
Questions?
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Ms Helen Weir at [email protected]. For application queries, please contact [email protected] stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
Want to Apply?
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
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 [email protected] for accessibility support or adjustments.
Applications close September 10th 2024 at 11.00pm AEST (R-41948).