Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment

Are you looking for a career change? We are proud to be a sector leader in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, education, and research. We continue to lead by advocating for improved opportunities for all Aboriginal Torres Strait and Islander people.

Our 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 a culturally responsive work 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.

Current professional vacancies Current academic vacancies

Staff support

When you join the University of Newcastle, you are provided benefits such as:

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network offering social events, development programs and peer support
  • Paid cultural leave
  • Languages allowance
  • Several entry points - traineeships, mainstream recruitment, targeted and identified roles
  • Indigenous Staff Network - quarterly face to face events to build on relationships and career development.

Interested in joining us?

If you are interested in joining us, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants to contact the Indigenous Employment Partner, who is 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.

Call on (02) 4055 0897 Email us