School of Indigenous Studies

The Indigenous Recruitment and Training Co-ordinator works with Indigenous and non-Indigenous managers, staff and external organisations to promote and encourage Indigenous recruitment and career development at the University of Western Australia.

This approach benefits all managers and staff by improving the quality and diversity of UWA's workforce.

If you are interested in working at UWA, please forward an updated copy of your resume to the Director, Indigenous Student Services.

UWA's Indigenous Employment Strategy

The University of Western Australia's Indigenous Employment Strategy aims to significantly improve Indigenous employment within the University and enhance opportunities for Indigenous peoples to contribute to all aspects of campus life, so contributing directly to the aspiration of excellence at this University.

The strategy's key result areas are:

1. Management and Leadership - Proactively advance the Indigenous Employment Strategy 2005 - 2009 at all levels of the University.
2. Workplace Culture - Create an inclusive work environment and culture that values and respects Indigenous peoples and supports equity in employment for Indigenous peoples.
3. Recruitment - Increase Indigenous employment at all levels and across a wide range of areas of the University by attracting qualified and professional Indigenous staff.
4. Retention - Ensure that the University's policies, procedures and operational practices contribute to the retention of Indigenous staff.
5. Career Development - Support Indigenous staff to realise their full career potential.