Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

The Queensland University of Technology (QUT) acknowledges the Turrbal and Yugara, as the First Nations owners of the lands where QUT now stands. We pay respects to their Elders, lores, customs and creation spirits. We recognise that these lands have always been places of teaching, research and learning. QUT acknowledges the important role Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people play within the QUT community.

Indigenous Australian perspective

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Our commitment

As a university, we are dedicated to cultivating an environment that is culturally safe and supportive for Indigenous Australians.

Our commitment is captured in both the QUT Indigenous Australian Employment Strategy and Enterprise Agreements.

We deeply value the wealth of cultural knowledge, expertise and perspectives that our Indigenous Australian staff bring to their various professional, research and teaching roles, enriching the intellectual and cultural depth of our university and its community.

QUT takes pride in providing Indigenous Australians with career opportunities which support and develop their personal and professional aspirations.

See yourself at QUT

Employment opportunities

QUT offers a wide range of academic and professional roles which are published on the QUT Careers website. Additionally, QUT has a variety of identified and targeted employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Each vacancy on our website features a downloadable position description which will have more specific information about the position, and information about how to submit your application.

Application process and support

Ready to apply? When you click the ‘Begin’ button in the job ad on our website, you will be directed to our online application portal.

Our How-to-Apply page has more information about preparing your application.

If you would like to discover more about employment opportunities or to be added to our Indigenous Australian Talent Network to hear about upcoming roles, please reach out to QUT’s Indigenous Australian Employment Coordinator.

Benefits of a career at QUT

There are plenty of benefits to a career at QUT, explore more benefits of Life at QUT.

Cultural support

  • QUT’s Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Australians), Ms Angela Leitch,  provides leadership of the university regarding Indigenous matters and facilitates opportunities for community connection for staff and students alike.
  • The Indigenous Australian Staff Network brings together Indigenous Australian staff members from across the university to share knowledge and experiences.
  • We understand the importance of cultural obligations and commitments, and as such, we offer Cultural and Ceremonial Leave of up to 5 days per year for Indigenous Australian staff.

Wellbeing

  • Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions.
  • Take advantage of our Salary Packaging Scheme, stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance.
  • We understand that life can be challenging at times, and we want our staff members to feel supported both in and outside of the workplace. As such, we offer an Employee Assistance Program that includes iCare (Indigenous Cultural Assist and Response for Employees).

Recognition and celebrations

  • We recognise the important contributions of our Indigenous Australian staff members through various awards and celebrations, including National Reconciliation Week and NAIDOC Week.

Career development

  • Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs, workshops, and certifications including our study assistance scheme.

Campus facilities and resources

  • Our campuses offer a range of facilities and resources to support the needs of our staff members, including dedicated Indigenous Australian cultural spaces across both our Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove campuses.

Learn more about us

Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Australians)

Angela Barney-Leitch was appointed as QUT's first Pro Vice-Chancellor (indigenous Strategy) in 2019 and provides leadership in developing the strategic direction of the university regarding Indigenous matters, including institutional policy, strategy and advice in relation to all aspects of Indigenous higher education at QUT.

QUT's Indigenous Staff Network

A calendar of events and lunches are planned throughout the year to network with other Indigenous Australian staff and hear what's happening across QUT.

Indigenous Australian Employment Strategy 2023-2025

Our strategy presents a vision for QUT as an attractive and culturally affirming employment destination for Indigenous Australians that supports and develops their personal and professional aspirations.

To achieve our goal, we have five focus areas:  workplace culture and environment; wellbeing and engagement; attraction and recruitment; development and support; and, strategy and leadership.

View the Building on our success factsheet (PDF file, 1.9 MB)

Workplace culture and environment

Provide culturally safe, inclusive and rewarding work environments

Wellbeing and engagement

Promote Indigenous Australian staff wellbeing and connection.

Attraction and recruitment

Increase representation of Indigenous Australian staff across the university.

Development and support

Support Indigenous Australian staff through career development opportunities.

Strategy and leadership

Build organisational capability to support Indigenous Australian excellence and success.

QUT’s Indigenous Australian Employment Strategy (IAES) sets out the university’s commitment to increasing employment and development opportunities for Indigenous Australians at QUT. The IAES plays a critical role in creating necessary conditions within our university to enable Indigenous Australians to achieve excellence and success.

The IAES capitalises on the progress QUT has already made, and outlines actions the university will take now and into the future to deliver our vision.

View the Indigenous Australian Employment Strategy (PDF file, 1.4 MB)

Stay in touch

We aim to provide candidates with an application experience that is culturally safe and supportive.

Considering a career at QUT? Contact our Indigenous Australian Employment Coordinator to find out more about what it's like working with us, and what to expect from our application process.

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