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Interwoven Wisdom, by Lani Balzan, tells a story of connection, growth and the relationships surrounding First Nations employment at Charles Sturt.
The central gathering symbol represents our commitment to empowering First Nations staff in a safe environment to grow and develop.
Connections throughout the artwork recognise relationships between First Nations staff, managers, leaders, Elders and communities, while pathways acknowledge those who have come before and those who will follow.
This artwork shows community connected to our staff, and the valuable networks the university can access through the relationships that our First Nations staff hold. These are represented through orange elements.
Relationships between First Nations staff, managers and leaders is shown in the orange part of the gathering symbol, through lines meeting up to the people symbols. The gathering symbol at the centre also expresses our commitment to empower staff in a safe environment to grow and develop. The blue and green lines coming from the gathering symbol represent the guidance that comes from First Nations Elders and First Nations leaders – those who have gone before us and are able to share their wisdom and lived experience to support others.
Pathways are used in the artwork with footprints, representing inland and sea Country, and recognising the pathways of Alumni coming through as staff of the university as well as more people coming through behind them.
Finally, the weave coming from the gathering symbol represents the many benefits for students and communities as a result of growing and strengthening First Nations employment at the university, and wider commitments of our overarching First Nations Strategy 2023-25.
Build a career with opportunities to learn, develop and contribute across Charles Sturt.
Our First Nations Strategy commits the University to strengthening recruitment and development, creating career development pathways and supporting First Nations staff to grow and thrive professionally.
Your future starts here. Our First Nations Cadetship Program gives First Nations students the opportunity to earn while they learn, gain valuable workplace experience and build connections for their future careers.
Through paid employment, you'll develop practical skills, work alongside experienced professionals and explore opportunities that complement your studies and support your career aspirations.
The First Nations Cadetship gave me opportunities I never imagined, from collaborating with leading researchers and academics to presenting at events across Charles Sturt. It expanded my network, opened doors to meaningful projects, and provided flexible employment that supported my studies while building valuable professional experience.
Charles Sturt is working to build a culturally intelligent, inclusive and respectful workplace where First Nations staff can thrive.
Our First Nations Strategy 2026–2028 sets out our ambition to make Charles Sturt a workplace of choice for First Nations peoples.
We are working to strengthen First Nations recruitment and retention, create opportunities for career development, increase First Nations representation in decision-making, and build a culturally intelligent and culturally safe workplace. Charles Sturt is also committed to achieving a minimum 4% First Nations employment rate across all staff by 2030.
Explore current opportunities and find where your career could take you at Charles Sturt.