The National Tertiary Education Industry Union (NTEU) is seeking an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidate* with working experience in higher education and/or Trade Unionism to join our National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander team in the position of National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Organiser.

The position will provide support to the work of the nationally elected NTEU Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Committee and the Union's campaigns around Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander industrial and social justice issues.

The successful applicant will have responsibility for recruitment, organising campaigns to advance the interests of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members, and educating our broader members. We will be looking for a person who is active in their community and has experience in organising and a sound understanding of tertiary education, especially in universities.

The position is currently located in our National Office in Melbourne, but the location will be determined with the successful applicant. There will be some interstate travel involved in the role. You will work directly with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coordinator and involves a broad range of duties associated with Indigenous higher education policy, industrial relations, training activities and production of a monthly newsletter.

Salary will be in the range NTEU Level 6 ($108,828 - $119,304 or Level 7 ($123,498 - $136,349), depending on skills and experience, plus 17% employer superannuation. Terms and conditions for this position are covered by a comprehensive national collective agreement.

Applications addressing the position description plus the names and contact details of two referees, should be addressed to the National Assistant Secretary, Gabe Gooding. To apply for this job go to: www.nteu.recruitmenthub.com.au & enter ref code: 6781304. Applications close COB on Monday 28 July 2025.

For a confidential conversation, please contact:

Dr Sharlene Leroy-Dyer, Chair, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Policy Committee at sleroy-dyer@nteu.org.au or Gabe Gooding, National Assistant Secretary at ggooding@nteu.org.au

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*This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position, classified under ‘special measures' of section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.