Project Manager, HDR Indigenous Strategy

About Us

Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments. We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy .

UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are seeking a Project Manager, HDR Indigenous Strategy to lead the development and implementation of a University-wide strategy that strengthens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation, experience and success in Higher Degree by Research (HDR) programs. This is a hands-on project leadership role suited to someone who combines strong project management capability with cultural knowledge, sensitivity and experience working respectfully with Indigenous communities.

• Develop and implement the HDR Indigenous Strategy, including feasibility studies, program proposals, budget planning and identification of potential funding sources.
• Engage meaningfully with Indigenous communities, faculties and key stakeholders to co-design initiatives that support Indigenous HDR enrolment, retention and completion.
• Embed cultural safety and Indigenous knowledge systems within HDR programs and practices.
• Oversee the allocation of funding to support Indigenous HDR student development and research.

You are an experienced project manager with strong stakeholder relationship skills and a demonstrated commitment to cultural safety, inclusion and respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities. Knowledge of the Higher Degree by Research (HDR) program lifecycle is desirable but not essential.

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Early Childhood Education and Care facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a 1-page cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.

Your application through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your Resume with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission. The successful candidate will be required to have (or obtain) a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration or a Police Check.

Please contact Benita Beer, Manager, Graduate Research School, benita.beer.au.

Please contact the Talent Solutions team on  or email uctalent.au. If you would like to request a reasonable adjustment to the selection process, please feel free to contact us.

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