Indigenous careers
Sharing knowledge, building futures
We’re dedicated to ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff have every opportunity to shape their future with us.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment is a key focus for our University. We support our professional and academic staff to realise their career ambitions and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to consider a career with us.
This video contains names and images of people who have died. We acknowledge that, for some people and communities, these may cause distress and sadness. Where possible, cultural permission to publish has been sought.
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Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff have built a powerful legacy, with their skills, expertise, and cultural perspectives continuing to enrich our community. Their stories inspire change, shape our future, and drive impact across the University and beyond.
Bardi man and Associate Professor, Sydney Medical School
Wiradjuri woman and Director, Gadigal Centre
Wiradjuri and Gamilaroi woman and Chair of Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Studies
Yuin man and Associate Professor, Sydney School of Health Sciences
‘Yanhambabirra Burambabirra Yalbailinya’ (Come, Share and Learn), 2020. Artist: Luke Penrith
Depicting a rich interconnected story of knowledge, community and growth, ‘Yanhambabirra Burambabirra Yalbailinya’ reflects the history and future aspiration of the University. This work has been created to represent the One Sydney, Many People strategy and celebrates our collective vision for the future.