Senior Adviser, Indigenous Employment

Job No.: 688337

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time 

Duration: 2-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $140,157 - $148,769 pa HEW Level 09 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact at a world top 50 University
• Join our inclusive, collaborative community
• Be surrounded by extraordinary ideas - and the people who discover them

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Senior Director, Indigenous Employment, the Senior Adviser, Indigenous Employment leads key initiatives that shape Monash’s Indigenous employment strategy. You’ll drive the implementation of the Indigenous Employment Policy and Procedure, the Indigenous Recruitment Strategy, and support the establishment of the Monash Local Indigenous Employment and Economic Council.

In this role, you will:

• Provide senior‑level strategic advice, analysis and reporting
• Lead policy development, governance processes and major Indigenous employment projects
• Establish and manage the Local Indigenous Employment and Economic Council
• Build strong partnerships across the University and with external stakeholders
• Oversee research, data insights and continuous improvement activities

About You

You bring deep expertise in policy, strategy and Indigenous employment, along with the ability to influence at executive levels. You’ll thrive in a complex environment where your leadership drives meaningful change.

To succeed, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or extensive senior‑level experience
• Strong experience in policy design, strategic advisory work and project leadership
• Exceptional relationship‑building, negotiation and communication skills
• High‑level analytical capability and the ability to deliver innovative solutions
• Understanding of the Victorian Aboriginal Community political context

If this role sounds like your next career move, apply today. 

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at hr-recruitment@monash.edu in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Mr Josef Tye, Senior Director Indigenous Employment, Monash HR, 0417 968 237

Position Description: Senior Adviser, Indigenous Employment

Applications Close: Tuesday 10 March 2026, 11:55 PM AEDT