Lead Facilitator
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Job Description
About The Team
Our team guided by a commitment to truth-telling reconciliation and empowerment operates within the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor First Nations. We work collaboratively across the entire University to ensure the inclusion and success of First Nations students and staff. Our efforts extend beyond the University as we actively promote Indigenous knowledge and cultural inclusivity within the broader community. Together we strive to create a supportive and enriching environment for all.
Your New Role!
As the Lead Facilitator you will be instrumental in fostering the growth of students and staff by designing and delivering impactful events training programs and projects. Your role will include conducting regular cultural awareness and safety workshops. You will also collaborate with the team to provide integrated services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
Your Key Responsibilities will include:
Lead develop and deliver the Universitys First Nations Training Programs for staff and students.
Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of these programs through assessments surveys and feedback mechanisms.
Support the Senior Training Manager in initiatives to enhance access to higher education for First Nations people including high school students.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Continuous Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $87K $94K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.
This position is an identified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position. Pursuant to a Section 50 (d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 only suitable Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be considered.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) awarded in 2025 reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with world-class facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
Flexible work arrangements
Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
Indigenous Language Allowance
Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
Employee Assistance Program
On-campus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application -
A cover letter (please refer to the Position Description for selection criteria and other details)
Your most recent resume (CV)
What youll bring to the role:
A relevant tertiary qualification and demonstrated experience in a similar role or an equivalent combination of education training and professional experience.
Demonstrated understanding of First Nations peoples histories and cultures along with a genuine commitment to sharing educating and promoting this knowledge.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with students staff stakeholders and the community.
An understanding of the issues that impact on First Nations people in contemporary society.
Organisational time and workload management skills.
Please note the successful candidate will be required have a valid working with children check or the ability to register for one in accordance with the Universitys Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Elisha Jacobs-Smith Senior Training Manager First Nations and quote JR104022 as the reference.
Applications Close on 24 July 2025 (11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
