Australian Research Council Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Futures
Full-time (100%), fixed-term position for up to 3 years
Base salary will be in the range $91,658 – $98,327 + 17% super (HEW Level 6)
This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement, to ensure the role is guided by Indigenous knowledge and lived experience central to its purpose.
Based at our St Lucia location
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.
A positive, emotionally intelligent and inclusive approach sits at the heart of this role, shaping a supportive and collaborative team environment. As the Coordinator, Community & Student Engagement, you will play a key role in advancing the Centre’s vision, supporting meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities and contributing to the success of Indigenous HDR candidates. Working closely with Indigenous Elders, researchers and partners, you will help deliver impactful initiatives that are aligned with cultural protocols and make a genuine contribution to Indigenous futures.
Key responsibilities will include:
Coordinating high‑impact and sustainable community engagement initiatives in collaboration with Indigenous communities, researchers and partner organisations, including supporting evaluation and continuous improvement of engagement activities.
Providing administrative and logistical support to the IFC Elder‑in‑Residence and Community & Partner Advisory Board, including coordinating meetings, managing correspondence and preparing meeting minutes.
Supporting the ARC‑IFC HDR Program across the full candidate lifecycle, including scholarship awareness, application coordination, enrolment, orientation and ongoing development activities.
Acting as the primary point of contact for prospective ARC‑IFC HDR candidates, guiding applicants through processes and liaising with academic and professional stakeholders across the University.
The University of Queensland considers that to perform this role, it is essential that the person is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person. It is therefore a genuine occupational requirement under section 25 of the Anti‑Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld). The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
You will also bring:
Demonstrated experience engaging respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities, with an understanding of cultural protocols and community‑led approaches.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative working relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
Highly developed organisational and planning skills, including attention to detail, the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage multiple activities simultaneously.
Experience working within administrative systems, policies and procedures, or the ability to rapidly acquire this knowledge in a complex organisational environment.
As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside bright minds from around the world, united by a shared commitment to creating a better world. Excellence is at the core of our culture, contributions are valued, and staff are supported through a wide range of benefits, including up to 26 weeks paid parental and primary care leave, 17% superannuation, 17.5% leave loading, flexible and hybrid working options, health and wellbeing programs, a heavily discounted Study for Staff program, on‑campus childcare, affordable parking, salary packaging and cultural leave.
UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement, and to playing a leading role in reconciliation in Australia. Guided by our Strategic Plan, Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, we work in partnership with communities to embed reconciliation across our operations. You will be supported to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, and your cultural identity will be respected, valued and embraced.
For more information about this opportunity, please contact Deputy Director, Strategy and Operations Shane Boseley via email s.boseley@uq.edu.au For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line.
When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume and cover letter summarising how your background aligns to the ‘About You’ section.
Pre-employment checks may include: verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements.
We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways and opportunities differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. We’re also happy to support any accessibility needs throughout the recruitment process. Just let us know how we can help by emailing talent@uq.edu.au or calling +61 7 3365 2623
Applications close Tuesday 9 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-64858).
