- Total remuneration range $123,556 to $136,624pa
- Full-time continuing appointment
- Toowoomba or Springfield campus
Guided by our First Nations Strategic Workforce Framework 2026–2030, UniSQ is committed to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Peoples of Australia and custodians of the world’s oldest continuing living cultures. We respect the diversity of more than 200 Nations across this continent, honouring distinct knowledges, languages, cultures, lore/law and spiritual systems. The University recognises First Nations knowledges as vital to all fields of teaching, research and community engagement, and values the scholarship and expertise First Nations staff bring to our institution. By supporting participation in cultural and community life and working in genuine partnership with Elders and communities, UniSQ strives to be a leader in responsive, respectful and culturally safe education and engagement.
Who you are
Are you a First Nations practitioner who is committed to supporting First Nations employment and career development? Do you enjoy working with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that have a genuine impact on the careers of First Nations employees?
An opportunity is now available for a Senior Advisor (First Nations Workforce) to join our Human Resources Department and be part of our mission to shape the future of our workforce and employee experience at UniSQ. This role works closely with the PVC First Nations to implement programs within our First Nations Strategic Workforce Framework. This framework supports UniSQ’s First Nations workforce to excel in teaching, research, enterprise, and leadership, and helps lay the foundations for a safe, collaborative, and inclusive environment.
What you'll do
You will be responsible for the development and implementation of actions which deliver on the First Nations Strategic Workforce Framework 2026–2030. In particular, you will:
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Develop programs and strategies to increase Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander attraction, recruitment, retention, engagement, career development, and success at UniSQ.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to create pathways to help us grow our own First Nations talent.
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Help to build the organisation's cultural safety, which supports a sense of belonging for First Nations peoples, histories, and cultures.
What will help you succeed
Your relevant qualification or experience in a similar professional role and your passion for positively shaping the First Nations employee experience at UniSQ. You will also have:
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Experience working and communicating sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, including a sound knowledge of both cultures and societies.
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The ability to show empathy and build rapport with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees and communities.
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Knowledge of contemporary human resources practices, particularly recruitment, employment, and career development strategies and practices.
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Highly developed written communication skills, with the ability to write and edit strategic documents, promotional content for the UniSQ jobs website, and practical information for the intranet.
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Experience in developing, implementing, evaluating, and reporting on projects and initiatives.
This is an identified position and is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For this position, it is a genuine occupational requirement that it be filled by an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person as permitted under section 25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld).
For further information about this role, please contact Ms Danielle Bermingham, Associate Director (Diversity and Talent Strategy) via +61 7 4687 5702 or [email protected].
Building on its strengths as Australia’s leading regional university, UniSQ partners closely with its communities to drive innovation and create opportunity through education and research. Guided by our values of respect, integrity, and excellence, UniSQ’s Strategic Plan 2026–2030 sets a clear ambition: to be Australia’s most transformative university by embracing our regional identity, fostering inclusive learning and research environments, and delivering globally relevant outcomes with strong local impact.
The University offers a range of different ways of working and connecting across our physical and virtual spaces to meet the needs of our students, partners and community. We value diversity and strive to foster an inclusive environment that is underpinned by our values and champions, embraces and respects differences.
We support and encourage applications from all diversity groups. With an increasingly diverse workforce, we understand that careers may be placed on hold or limited throughout many life circumstances.
Find out more about UniSQ at www.unisq.edu.au.
Reference Number: 0130_06/26
Location: On the lands of the Jagera, Yuggera and Ugarapul people (Springfield) and/or Giabal and Jarowair people (Toowoomba)
Term: Full-time continuing appointment (36 hours/week)
Salary: Total remuneration range $123,556 to $136,624pa (includes salary range of $104,201 to $115,221pa, employer super contributions of 17% and annual leave loading)
Closes: Tuesday, 21 July 2026 at 11:30 pm (AEST)
At UniSQ we are united by our core values of Respect, Integrity and Excellence, which guide our daily actions and decision-making. UniSQ is a child safe organisation.
As part of the University of Southern Queensland's commitment to fostering a safe, respectful and rewarding work environment and in compliance with our legal obligations, we require candidates to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender Based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender Based Violence, during the course of their previous employment or in any legal process.
This information helps us meet our legal obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender Based Violence, and will be considered when determining a candidate's suitability for employment, so that we can keep our University community safe.
Applications:
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Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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For more information on our selection process please refer to your recruitment journey available on our website.
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As part of your application please submit:
- a copy of your current resume
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a two-page (maximum) statement, outlining your skills and experience relative to ‘Who we’re looking for’ in the position description
The University of Southern Queensland acknowledges the First Nations of southern Queensland and their ongoing connection to Country, lands, and waterways. Further, we recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first educators and researchers of Australia. We pay deep respect to Elders past and present.
