Manager, Indigenous Cultural Programs - Indigenous Centre of Excellence

WSU's Indigenous Centre of Excellence will have state-of-the-art facilities including an art gallery, theatre, cinema and dedicated research areas.

• Western Sydney University is a leader in Indigenous education, employment and research
• ICOE is a new landmark building that celebrates Indigenous peoples, history, culture & knowledges
• This role is a significant opportunity for a visionary leader dedicated to advancing Indigenous excellence

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person.  Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university located in the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region.  The University has 11 campuses in Sydney with three campuses overseas.  The University has more than 200,000 alumni, almost 50,000 students and approximately 3,500 staff. 

In 2019, WSU launched the Western Sydney Creative Decadal Strategy, establishing a new and exciting opportunity for the arts and culture of our region. The strategy outlines the University’s long-term commitment to the arts and cultural sector, including championing, celebrating, and investing in the local to assist in the growth and maturation of the region’s arts and cultural landscape.

The 2020 – 2025 Indigenous Strategy seeks to position WSU as a university that serves and empowers our community as an anchor institution to the region, while being recognised as a national leader in Indigenous education, employment and research.  A key part of this strategy commits the University to establishing a landmark building that celebrates Indigenous people, history, culture and knowledge.

The ICOE, located on Darug land at our Parramatta South Campus, will be a dynamic place where culture, knowledge and community interact.  With state-of-the-art facilities including an art gallery, theatre, cinema and dedicated research areas, the ICOE will provide opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to explore and learn about Indigenous culture.

With the design of the ICOE close to finalisation and the planning and procurement processes well underway, it is anticipated that the construction phase will commence shortly.

The Manager, Indigenous Cultural Programs within the ICOE is an essential leadership role that drives the strategic vision and operational success for the ICOE arts.  This position oversees all aspects of the ICOE’s arts and cultural programming, ensuring initiatives align with Indigenous Australian’s cultural values and the ICOE’s mission as a beacon of scholarship and artistic innovation.

This is a pivotal role in the ICOE and the University that will help shape and lead initiatives that honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, support community engagement and strengthen our cultural foundations.

Please contact the consultant assisting the University to obtain the link to the Information for Candidates site that has details of the ICOE, the role and the application requirements:

Tony Grierson

AEGEUS Executive Search    

P: +61 8 7160 2383

E: icoe@aegeus.asia