Student Development Officer (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program)

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $95,987 - $110,489 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Term: Full time, Fixed Term (up to May 2026)

Working at ANU

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• Flexible working arrangements including hybrid arrangements working both on our beautiful, green campus and working remotely,
• Generous paid parental leave entitlements of up to 32 weeks. We are one of the leading employers in Australia for parental leave entitlements,
• Designated parent rooms, quiet spaces and childcare facilities on campus,
• Career support, training, mentoring & upskilling opportunities.

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The Position

The School of Medicine and Psychology is seeking a Student Development Officer (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program). This position works within the Indigenous Health Unit based on the ANU Acton Campus. Reporting to the Chair Indigenous Health and responsive to academic staff who oversee the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Program.  This position supports local academic staff and liaises with a number of stakeholders to promote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health through curriculum content, recruitment and retention of students.

The Person

We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons for this position.

Demonstrated connections with local Aboriginal community and a contemporary understanding of issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples within Australian society are essential.

We are looking for a strong team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the capacity to quickly develop productive, professional relationships with staff and students. Developed organisational skills and high-level customer service are key.

For further information please contact Dr Stewart Sutherland T: 0418 243 393  E: Stewart.Sutherland@anu.edu.au

To Apply

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents:

• A current curriculum vitae (CV), and
• No more than a two page summary addressing your suitability against the selection criteria.

The committee will consider candidates that do not meet one or more aspects of the selection criteria.

If you require adjustments to participate in any of the above assessments, please contact E: recruitment@anu.edu.au. Any adjustment request or the disclosure of disability will not be communicated to the selection committee without the candidates consent and it will not having any bearing on hiring decisions.

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The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country and will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process. An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results.