(HEO8) $114,151 - $128,065 salary scale per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Full-time, fixed term contract for 12 months with the potential opportunity to extend to the end of 2027

Seeking a Community Facilitator who identifies as Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander to lead, plan and contribute to the Culturally Nourishing Schooling (CNS) Project.

The Culturally Nourishing Schooling (CNS) project is a practice and research informed program aimed at better engaging and supporting the education of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The collaborative project between several Australian universities, local communities, and schools works to establish a strengths-based program that supports whole-of-school change and fosters long-term relationships between schools and their local communities. By engaging selected schools in a program of leadership and professional learning strategies backed by our research, CNS supports this change by helping educators rethink their approach to teaching and curriculum, and empowering schools to lead their own learning and community engagement practices.

The SA Community Facilitator will lead and strategically plan, develop and contribute to implementing the community engagement aspect of the CNS Project within selected SA schools and communities. The role involves working closely with the schools and their Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff, and both state and local community organisations (such as SAAETCC, PYEC and Lands Councils) as they work towards the development of a long-term educational partnership. The Community Facilitator will not only provide professional support for Cultural Mentors and Aboriginal Education Officers (ACEO) within CNS schools but will also work with school leaders and teachers to build skills and knowledge that will ensure schools are effectively engaging with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff members, families, and local communities in productive and culturally safe ways.

To be successful you will need: 

• Proven track record in leading, modelling and supporting relationship building activities involving Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples and those from public institutions such as teachers and principals.
• Engaging with the educational sector (or similar institutional environment) across urban, rural and remote settings, including willingness and capacity for frequent travel and facilitating in-person professional learning activities.
• Proven record of work with and for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and Communities in ways that demonstrates strong relationships.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

This position requires a valid Working with Children Check

This is an identified position for an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidate

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaboration - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, Tuesday 29th July 2025. 

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Greg Vass
Deputy Associate Head of Research | School of Education
E: greg.vass@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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