$98,169 to $105,915 pa (HEW 6)
Joondalup and City Campus, full-time, 2 year fixed-term contract
Open to candidates with relevant working rights
Office of DVC (Students and Education)
ECU City and Joondalup campus
$98,169 to $105,915 pa (HEW 6)
Full-time, 2 year fixed-term contract
Edith Cowan University
Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we’re inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we’re united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.
Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.
The Office Pro-Vice Chancellor (Indigenous) provides strategic leadership to advance ECU’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander strategy, ensuring Indigenous leadership, knowledges, voices and aspirations are meaningfully embedded across the University.
About the Opportunity
Working within the Aboriginal Workforce Programs team, the Anti-Racism Project Coordinator supports the implementation and development of programs and initiatives focused on anti-racism, cultural inclusion and social cohesion at an institutional level. You will coordinate a diverse portfolio of projects that strengthen ECU’s capability to prevent and address racism experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and communities.
This is a dynamic and purpose-driven role that involves collaborating with stakeholders across the University, developing resources and guidance materials, and supporting meaningful reform. Your work will contribute to shaping policy, practice and systems that uphold ECU’s strategic commitments to equity, inclusion and Indigenous leadership.
A complete list of accountabilities can be viewed in the position description.
About you
This opportunity is offered in accordance with section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) and the occupant of this position must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Understanding and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and communities, with a strong commitment to advancing anti-racist practice.
Experience supporting the development and delivery of inclusion initiatives, with expertise in anti-racism, cultural inclusion and social cohesion.
Proven capability to coordinate projects and deliver evidence-based initiatives within agreed timeframes in a complex environment.
Experience collaborating effectively with a range of stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and contribute to informed decision-making to improve outcomes
Benefits of working at ECU
At ECU we’re committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.
Contact
Please contact Tillara Casey, Aboriginal Workforce Programs Lead on
[email protected] for more information.
Application Process
Please upload an up-to-date resume summarising your experience and achievements, along with a brief covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your suitability for the role.
Advert Closure
Applications close Friday, 19 June 2026 at 11:30pm AWST.
ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.
PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.
ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.
At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.
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