Deputy-Director, Student Operations, Coordination & Support, Gadigal Centre (Identified)

Full time, continuing role

Excellent opportunity to support the operations of the Gadigal Centre

Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

Full time, continuing role

Excellent opportunity to support the operations of the Gadigal Centre

Offering a competitive remuneration package including 17% superannuation

About The Opportunity

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.

The Gadigal Centre is the University of Sydney's dedicated space for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. It provides access to academic, pastoral, financial and cultural support services as well as academic and social enrichment programs.

The Gadigal Centre is now hiring for a Deputy Director, Gadigal Centre (Identified) to join their high performing team. In this role, you will support the Director, Gadigal Centre (Identified) by overseeing daily operations and administrative processes of the Gadigal Centre, ensuring the implementation of the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategy (One Sydney, Many People) across all Gadigal Centre activities, and acting as the Director as required.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Lead the development, planning and delivery of strategic projects, services and day-to-day operations across the Gadigal Centre, ensuring alignment with broader university priorities.
• Manage the Gadigal Centre’s budgeting, financial reporting and resource planning in collaboration with the Director, to support strategic financial objectives.
• Support the Director to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships and lead communications with relevant entities across the University, ensuring the Gadigal Centre’s work is visible, valued and well-connected.
• Support the ongoing implementation of the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategy and other relevant strategies through the Gadigal Centre’s operations, programs and deliverables.
• Ensure the team consistently demonstrate cultural competence and a deep understanding of the histories, values and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Promote inclusive practice and continuous learning by building and supporting culturally responsive teams.

About You

• Lived experience as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person, grounded in strong cultural knowledge, community engagement, and a deep respect for the diverse identities, histories, and lived realities of First Nations peoples in today’s Australia
• A collaborative and proactive approach with demonstrated leadership experience that shows you’re confident working independently and, in a team, and that you use sound judgement to navigate day-to-day challenges and support others to do the same.
• A solid grasp of policy, governance and budget processes in a university or public sector setting, including how administrative decisions are made, implemented and reported on. You understand accountability frameworks and can work within them effectively.
• Experience in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement, with the ability to build trusted relationships and advocate for culturally responsive approaches across teams and programs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work respectfully and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples on matters related to delivering high-quality higher education.
• Experience in building and supporting culturally responsive teams, with a commitment to inclusive practice, mentoring, and continuous learning.
• A working understanding of Work Health and Safety policies and legislation, and how they apply in practice.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Pre-Employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

Eeo Statement

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. 

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion. 

How To Apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.  

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au

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