Indigenous Engagements and Project Officer

Job No.: 684366

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Part-time, fraction (0.6)

Duration: Continuing appointment 

Remuneration: HEW 7 ($106,789 - $117,128) plus 17% super

• Identified role. Open to Indigenous applicants only
• Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative community
• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University

The Opportunity

Reporting to the  Head of School of Psychological Sciences the Indigenous Engagement and Projects Officer plays a pivotal role in creating change within the School of Psychological Sciences with an ultimate aim of strengthening access to social and emotional wellbeing services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People

As the successful candidate you will be responsible for the design, development, communication and execution of student engagement events, training and programs targeting Indigenous students. You will plan, undertake and oversee project-related tasks to develop and implement Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate and postgraduate student program to strengthen student recruitment, engagement and success and ensure they are completed in accordance with agreed standards and timeframes

 The appointee will have:

● A degree qualification in a relevant field with extensive relevant experience; or
● extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or
● an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Penny Rowlett, School Manager, School of Psychological Sciences, +61 3 9905 4028

Position Description: Indigenous Engagement and Projects Officer

Applications Close: Sunday 28 September 11:55pm AEST