At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate events and communications that celebrate First Nations culture and foster community connections.
- Company: Charles Sturt University, committed to First Nations success and cultural inclusivity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 17% superannuation, professional development, and cultural leave.
- Other info: Join a supportive First Nations staff community with opportunities for growth and connection.
- Why this job: Make a real impact supporting First Nations students and communities while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Passion for First Nations culture, strong organisational skills, and effective communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 92654 - 92654 $ per year.
Grow your career and connect with mob at the university where you belong.
The role is Full Time, Continuing Level 5 - $84,869 to $92,654 p.a. (plus 17% superannuation).
As the Events and Communications Officer, First Nations, you will play an important role in creating culturally safe, inclusive and engaging experiences for First Nations students, staff, communities and partners across Charles Sturt University. Working within First Nations Student Connect, you will coordinate and deliver a range of university events that celebrate achievement, foster connection and strengthen engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. You will also support First Nations communications activities, helping share stories, promote events and showcase the impact of our students, communities and programs. Working closely with colleagues across the University and external organisations, you will help ensure events and communications are culturally respectful, community-informed and aligned with the University's values and commitment to First Nations success. This role requires regular travel and occasional after-hours and weekend work.
About you:
- As an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, you are passionate about supporting positive outcomes for First Nations students and communities and enjoy building strong relationships through culturally respectful engagement.
- You will bring knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, communities and contemporary issues, gained through lived experience, community connection and/or professional experience.
- Proven organisational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple activities and manage competing priorities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across a broad range of stakeholders.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and event management, registration or administrative systems, or the ability to quickly learn new technologies.
- Experience with social media, digital communications, content creation or storytelling, or a willingness to develop these skills.
- A current unrestricted driver's licence.
About us:
At Charles Sturt University, we deeply value the knowledges, cultures and leadership that First Nations peoples bring. We're committed to building a culturally safe and inclusive workplace where mob feel respected, supported and connected. We're growing our First Nations workforce, with opportunities across teaching, research, student support and other professional roles. Bring your skills, experience and perspectives to meaningful work that supports our students, communities and future generations.
When you join Charles Sturt, you'll be part of a connected First Nations staff community, with opportunities for professional development, cultural leave and connection through First Nations Staff Connect. We're committed to supporting First Nations careers and creating a workplace where mob feel valued, connected and supported to succeed.
This is an identified Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander position under section 14 of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977.
Please be aware you may be asked to provide confirmation of Indigenous Australian Identity.
Disclosure Requirement: Applicants may be required to disclose information relating to gender-based violence allegations or findings as part of the University's recruitment and screening processes.
Closing Date: 11pm, 19 November 2026
Advertised: 29 Oct 2026 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 19 Nov 2026 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time.
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