- Employment Type: Full Time (35 hours per week)
- Duration: Continuing
- Remuneration: Level 7 $113k + 17% superannuation & leave loading
- Location: Kensington, NSW (1 day WFH per week)
- Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network
This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only.
UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.
Why your role matters
The Peer and Alumni Senior Coordinator plays a vital role within the Indigenous Student Success team at the Nura Gili Centre for Indigenous Programs, leading the development and delivery of a comprehensive peer and alumni engagement program. This position is responsible for implementing initiatives that enrich the Indigenous student experience at UNSW, with a strong emphasis on building meaningful peer connections and strengthening alumni networks.
Working closely within the broader student success framework, the Coordinator designs and delivers programs that support holistic outcomes for students and align with the strategic vision of Nura Gili and the University’s Indigenous Student Success Plan. Reporting to the Deputy Director, Nura Gili, this role operates without direct reports but requires a high level of collaboration and stakeholder engagement to drive impactful outcomes.
Specific accountabilities include:
- Contribute to a positive and dynamic Nura Gili community, informed by culturally affirming values, experiences and shared aspirations.
- With a focus on student peer relationships and alumni, develop and monitor year-round programs that include the implementation of workshops and initiatives that contribute to the Indigenous Student Success team objectives. Individual programs will target orientation and transition for first-year students, Indigenous student peer mentoring, Alumni connections and intellectual workshops.
- Coordinate and manage a schedule of programs and social events to foster student interaction and their sense of community and belonging; events, for example, to include group lunches, excursions and Indigenous Nationals sporting events.
- Build and foster working relationships with internal and external clubs, groups and societies to enable impactful connections between students accommodating a broad range of interests and locations.
About You:
- This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate. Evidence of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status will be required https://www.indigenous.unsw.edu.au/evidencing-aboriginality-andor-torres-strait-islander-status
- Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing Indigenous programs and activities that result in positive outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
- Excellent project/program management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
- Knowledge and understanding of legislation and policies, and broader university opportunities that apply to Indigenous students in the higher education sector.
- Demonstrated ability to create positive, vibrant and respectful relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail and the ability to liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Office and CRMs. Project management software experience beneficial.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently.
This role requires the successful candidate to hold a valid paid Working with Children’s Check.
For further details on role responsibilities and skills & experience required, refer to the position description found under the position listing on Jobs@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
- Flexible working options.
- Career development opportunities.
- 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments.
- Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period.
- Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness).
For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits
Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:
- is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
- identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
- is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.
All offers of employment will be subject to prior submission of satisfactory proof of Aboriginality. For more information on what constitutes as proof of Aboriginality, please email n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au
Get in Touch: Nat Chenhall – Manager Indigenous Employment
n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au
How to Apply: Submit your CV & Cover Letter before 11.55pm Tuesday 7th April 2026.
Job queries contact: Chloe Gane, Talent Acquisition Consultant E: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au (applications to the address cannot be accepted, please apply online)
Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSW’s focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.
These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks:-
- National and International Criminal history checks
- Entitlement to work and ID checks
- Working With Children Checks
- Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration
- Verification of relevant qualifications
- Verification of relevant professional membership
- Employment history and reference checks
- Financial responsibility assessments/checks.
- Medical Checks and Assessments
Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
