Project Coordinator Aboriginal Histories (Remote)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples only
• Full time or part time, fixed term contract until 31 March 2026, based in the Office of the Vice Chancellor at the City West campus
• Starting salary: $87,955 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Project Coordinator: Aboriginal Histories will work in collaboration with the Project Manager: UniSA History Project to advance the project (the digital scrapbook), which aims to showcase the success and achievements of UniSA and its journey and distinct culture. The position is responsible for the coordination, consultation and delivery of the Project’s bespoke Aboriginal histories component – in collaboration and consultation with the University’s Aboriginal Elders, staff, student and alumni community – to ensure representation by Aboriginal Peoples in the Project is self-determined, culturally and ethically appropriate, and properly recognised and celebrated.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Australia Aboriginal ancestry and a strong understanding of Aboriginal culture and communities
• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or equivalent skills and experience in project coordination and community engagement
• High-level organisation and time management skills
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including demonstrated experience working with people at all levels, and from different backgrounds, both internal and external to the organisation
• Demonstrated experience in working with and/or managing cultural collections with personal and culturally sensitive material

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Access to great personal development opportunities
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Flexible working conditions
• Work life flexibility including working from home, family responsibility leave and individual flexibility agreements

Culture

At the University of South Australia, 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.

Start Your Unstoppable Career!

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. Applicants are required to upload a cover letter and resume only.

Please address your cover letter to Ruth Haren, Team Leader: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6691.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 11 November 2024

Applications will only be considered from Australian Aboriginal Peoples for this position, under special measures pursuant to Section 56 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). You will be required to provide evidence of your Aboriginal heritage in your online application form.

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 on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential.

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