Overview:
* New full-time, ongoing leadership opportunity - Identified role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander talent*
* Salary: HEW 9 (from $124,000p.a) + 17% Superannuation + flexible working arrangements
* Based at RMIT's city campus in the heart of Melbourne
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The Manager Indigenous Engagement is a new position reporting to the Director Governance & Strategic Initiatives and sits in the
In this role you will provide high level strategic advice and leadership to develop and implement College of VE and University-wide initiatives related to the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff, students and partners, and the cultural capability of College of VE staff.
The incumbent will work collaboratively across RMIT to support whole-of-university efforts to embed sustainable reconciliation and build relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, students and community.
You will be required to drive staff capability with regards to RMIT’s responsible practice ambitions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff engagement, and will build strong connections with Indigenous communities and organisations to co-design Indigenous led approaches to the College of VE’s strategic directions.
The role works to achieve our ambitions outlined in RMIT’s 9-year strategy, Knowledge with Action. Our five Indigenous Strategic Commitments are:
* Reconciliation to Responsible Practice
* Indigenous Students
* Indigenous Knowledges - Research, Learning & Teaching
* Community Engagement
* Indigenous Staff
*Note: ‘This is an Identified position and being an Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander is considered a ‘genuine occupational qualification’ in accordance with section 12 and 26 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.
The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
To be successful in this position, you’ll have:
* Community connectedness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and organisations.
* A thorough understanding of systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities specifically but not limited to Victoria.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including building productive relationships with a wide range of groups, which include Indigenous community, industry partners and internal business units.
* The ability to represent the College of VE and RMIT externally
* Experience with diverse key stakeholder groups to drive an Indigenous self-determination agenda.
* Experience in the development and management of programs, project management and researching policy
* Proven project management skills including the capacity to initiate and assist in continuous improvement in a dynamic environment and to provide strategic advice and support to senior management.
Desired Qualifications:
Relevant degree and/or qualifications and experience.
Experience in Vocational Education would be highly valued
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the College of Vocational Education
The purpose of RMIT’s College of Vocational Education is to empower learners and our industry, community and government partners to succeed in the new world of work. Our five-year strategic roadmap,, purposefully guides everything we do in vocational education to deliver our vision: to position RMIT as a leading multi-sector provider with global impact and influence.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description above or contact Robbie Van Dijk, Director Governance & Strategic Initiatives via email at or Nic Radoll, Manager Indigenous Learning and Teaching via
Applications close on 11:59pm Sunday 17 September 2023
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RMIT has a strong dhumbali (commitment) to the employment, development and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Applications Close:
20 Aug 2023 11.59 pm
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