Description:
- Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Engagement)
- Full-time, fixed-term position for 5 years
- This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only, as a genuine occupational requirement, as required to develop UQ’s strategic direction for Indigenous Education
- Based at UQ’s St Lucia campus
Acknowledgement of Country
The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ operates. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. We recognise their valuable contributions to Australian and global society.
About This Opportunity
This is a truly crucial role with the potential to make meaningful, longstanding impact on both UQ and community. Reporting directly to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Engagement (DVCIE), this leadership position will develop the strategic direction for Indigenous Education, monitor the whole-of-university approach to Indigenous Education, develop strategies to enhance the recruitment of Indigenous students, ensure support and success for our Indigenous students.
As a senior leader within the Office of the DVC(IE), you’ll provide strategic leadership and direction for a team of both academic and professional staff. Outside the Indigenous Engagement division, you’ll forging strong connections with the University’s Senior Executive Team, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) portfolio, Heads of UQ Student Colleges, and the UQ Union. You’ll also be able to make your mark on UQ more broadly by recommendations for the development and implementation of key UQ strategies, across the UQ Strategic Plan, the Queensland Commitment, UQ’s Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan, UQ’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Research and Innovation Strategy, and more.
We’re searching for an experienced academic leader with a PhD (or equivalent) and a national profile spanning across teaching, research, and engagement. You will bring leadership in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters, supported by a strong knowledge and planning of both organisation-wide campaigns and involvement with external stakeholders. Your extensive experience in the Higher Education sector will be critical to your success in strategic planning, curriculum development, navigating legislative and regulatory frameworks, and contributing to policy development and change.
For more information about this opportunity, please click here to download the full information pack.
About UQ
The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, and genuine career progression opportunities.
As part of our team, you'll have access to cultural leave, allowing you to maintain and celebrate your cultural responsibilities. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with vibrant staff networks, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network, fostering a strong sense of community and belonging.
Our Commitment
UQ is committed to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ learning, discovery and engagement. The University’s Strategic Plan outlines strategies aimed at increasing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, which are supported through the development of a Reconciliation Action Plan and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy. Here in Australia, we especially want to play a leading role in reconciliation as advocates with and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
Questions?
If you’d like to have a confidential discussion, or would like to discuss accessibility support or adjustments, please contact Paige Willemse (Senior Manager, Talent Acquisition) via talent@uq.edu.au.
Want to Apply?
All applicants must upload the following documents via our careers website in order for your application to be considered:
- Resume
Other Information
The University of Queensland considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991 (Qld) and the filling of this position constitutes a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth).
The position is therefore only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people.
The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence to confirm that they are an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
Applications close Sunday 29 March 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-52653).