Head of Community Engagement (First Nations Identified)

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Head of Community Engagement (Ongoing Full-Time)

This is an identified position. AFTRS considers that being Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s 14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

AFTRS is the national screen and audio school – the only Australian education institution to consistently make The Hollywood Reporter‘s prestigious annual list of the top film schools in the world. Working hand-in-hand with the screen and broadcast industries, AFTRS is a global centre of excellence that delivers the highest level of screen and audio education, training and research across Australia.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Community Engagement to join our First Nations, Outreach & Events team.

About The Role

Reporting to the Director, First Nations, Outreach & Events, the Head of Community Engagement provides high-level strategic support and leads consistent and meaningful outreach activity across communities in Australia and the Pacific. It plays a key role in divisional planning, delivery and evaluation, and ensures the effective delivery of culturally relevant and responsive community training, partnerships, and outreach projects that empower participants to make meaningful links to future study options, careers and other opportunities for community self-representation in the screen and audio industries. The role also brings internal and external stakeholders together to advance AFTRS’ commitment to First Nations leadership, belonging and inclusion.

Key Accountabilities

Strategic Leadership and Support

• Provide high-level strategic advice to the Director First Nations Outreach & Events
• Lead divisional planning, reporting, and performance monitoring, including oversight of strategic projects and KPIs.
• Collaborate with the Director, manage divisional budgets and project budgets ensuring they are monitored, reconciled and reported accurately. Establish a process to regularly review budgets and respond proactively to emerging needs.
• Provide input and participate in divisional risk review processes, ensuring alignment with AFTRS risk management framework.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and coaching to the team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation and agility.

Project Design, Delivery and Evaluation

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

Internal collaboration and governance

Other Duties : There may be a requirement to undertake tasks outside the scope of the responsibilities listed to support the organisation. AFTRS will engage in a conversation should these tasks arise.

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Please apply via our Jobs Portal.

As a creative organisation, we understand the importance of offering flexible working to support your own creativity, wellbeing, and balance. We will genuinely consider applications for job share and part time working. We also support working from home and flexible working hours.

AFTRS is committed to building a richly diverse staff and faculty. AFTRS actively supports and appreciates workplace diversity, First Nations values, and we strongly encourage and welcome applicants from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from a wide range of backgrounds and people with a disability. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments through our recruitment and selection process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please email or call .

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to :

Salary : AFTRS Level 8 ($125,178) + 15.4% super, and excellent benefits.

The closing date for the Head of Community Engagement role is Sunday 30 November 2025 11 : 59pm. Late applications cannot be accepted.

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