Indigenous Liaison Officer

Help shape a culturally safe and supportive environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students at the National Institute of Circus Arts.

Champion Indigenous Student Success

Are you passionate about empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive in their studies and beyond?

Join our vibrant team as an Indigenous Liaison Officer and play a vital role in supporting academic success, cultural safety, and community connection. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact – both within our institute and in the wider community.

The National Institute of Circus Arts (NICA) is one of the world’s leading training and education institutions in circus arts and part of the Arts8 group. Over the years, it has produced many national and international circus artists who now actively perform and are employed by major Circus and Physical Theatre companies around the world.

The position is responsible for:

• Providing culturally appropriate support, advocacy, and mentoring for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Building and maintaining respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, Elders, and organisations.
• Leading and coordinating cultural initiatives and events, including NAIDOC Week and Reconciliation Week.
• Supporting pathways to study, employment, and professional development for Indigenous students.

Join a supportive and collaborative team where your cultural leadership and student-focused approach will be highly valued. Be part of a welcoming and inclusive community in a truly unique performing arts setting. Salary: $78,649.34 ($31,459.73 pro rata 0.4 FTE)

Please visit our website for the position description and how to apply.  

NICA is a culturally diverse organisation, and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. 

We do not accept enquiries or applications from recruitment agencies.