Kulbardi Partnerships Coordinator

About The Team

The Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre supports Indigenous students at Murdoch University by providing access for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The Centre also implements recruitment and retention strategies to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous communities.
 

Your New Role!  

The Kulbardi Partnerships Coordinator is responsible for building and maintaining alumni and corporate relationships to strengthen partnerships with the Kulbardi Aboriginal Centre. They also support alumni events and coordinate fundraising and advancement initiatives for the Centre.
 

Your key responsibilities will include –

• Develop and implement engagement strategies with the Manager to support First Nations students’ workforce readiness, including networking and relationship-building opportunities
• Establish and manage external partnerships based on reciprocity and trust, creating standards and protocols for collaboration, and coordinating alumni events, sponsorships, and fundraising initiatives
• Contribute to team and administrative activities by actively participating in meetings, events, and projects, and assisting with miscellaneous tasks to foster a supportive and safe culture
   

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You!

This Continuous | Part time (15 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $89,396.00– $96,594.00(pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.   

You’ll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 6% increase!
• Flexible work arrangements
• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
• Indigenous Language Allowance
• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page!

Join us!

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Undergraduate qualifications or equivalent experience in alumni engagement, fundraising, or industry engagement
• Event management expertise, including planning, organising, and facilitating formal and informal events
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with students, staff, and stakeholders
• Proven organisational and problem-solving ability, including initiative, time management, and meeting deadlines
• Ability to produce clear, publishable materials and a demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice principles

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
 

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Ashah Tanoa, Manager Kulbardi, ashah.tanoa@murdoch.edu.au and quote JR104626 as the reference.

Applications Close on 5 January 2026 (11:59pm AWST)

Please note that the University will be operating under a Limited-Service-Period from 19 December 2025 to 5 January 2026. During this time, recruitment activity will pause, and candidates may experience delays in communication. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.