Indigenous employment
Dreaming of a new career?
We are proud to be a sector leader in Indigenous employment, education, and research. With a commitment to innovation and engagement, we will continue to lead by advocating for improved opportunities for all Aboriginal Torres Strait and Islander people.
We prioritise the embedding of Indigenous knowledge across the University to nurture an awareness of history, contemporary issues and a strong commitment to social justice.
Our Maligagu Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy and Action Plan 2020-2025 focuses on attracting quality applications for academic and professional positions at all levels across the University. We provide an internal environment that promotes professional and personal growth for Indigenous staff and encourages strong collaboration with community.
With our dedication to excellence and equity, our focus on engagement, and our commitment to sustainability, we will build on the passion, commitment and expertise of our people to focus on collaboration, innovation and agility.
See our list of current job vacancies.
Indigenous Staff Support
- Indigenous Staff Network offering social events, development programs and peer support
- Paid cultural leave
- Indigenous language allowance
- Several entry points - traineeships, cadetships, mainstream recruitment, targeted and identified roles
Interested in joining us?
If you are interested in joining the University of Newcastle, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to contact the Indigenous Employment team for support. We are happy to assist with:
- Advice on vacancies (current and upcoming)
- A review of written applications and Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Support for interviews and how to prepare
Contact us on (02) 4921 95000 or
The University of Newcastle is built on the foundations of fairness, social justice, respect and equal opportunity. We are committed to reconciliation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and
we see the important role we play as an employer and educator.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.