Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Employment Officer

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Officer will be responsible for developing a University-wide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. The successful applicant will provide advice to the University of New England in collaboration with the University's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Access and Participation Committee. The appointee will also coordinate partnerships between employment agencies, government departments and local community organisations to establish effective employment opportunities, career development and academic pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The University of New England, according to Strategy 2 of the Equal Opportunity Management Plan, has identified this position specifically for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander peoples in accordance with section 122K of Part 9A of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

Informal enquiries may be directed to Michael Brogan, phone: (02) 6773 5175 / 0428 262302 or email: mbrogan2@une.edu.au or Eliza Kent, phone: (02) 6773 3242 or email: ekent@une.edu.au

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; and names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date .

This position is only open to applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold a permanent resident visa in Australia at the closing date for applications

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