Coordinator, Indigenous Outreach

• Develop and implement Indigenous outreach and engagement programs

• Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation

• Full-time, continuing role for Indigenous talent as this is an identified position*

• Flexible working arrangements, based in the heart of Melbourne.

About the Office of Education and Engagement

RMIT is committed to becoming the education provider and employer of choice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

The RMIT Community understands that to achieve these goals we need to live our ambition through actively engaging in a meaningful and constantly maturing relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that this engagement needs to be underpinned by respect and a genuine commitment to the principles of self-determination and reconciliation.

The Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement sits under Policy, Strategy and Impact and provide specialists support and advice as well as strategic consulting services.

The Office is responsible for providing the leadership and strategic direction for RMIT’s whole-of-university approach to reconciliation and engagement efforts and activities.

About the role

The Coordinator, Indigenous Outreach is primarily responsible for the development and implementation of outreach and engagement programs within Ngarara Willim Centre and RMIT. The Coordinator will build and maintain strong purposeful links with Indigenous communities and peoples by working collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders. The role has primary responsibility for the Planning, implementation, and administration of the outreach and engagement activities within the Ngarara Willim Centre.

The role will require occasional travel in Victoria and interstate.

About You 

To come and join our team, you’ll have:  

- Community connectedness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and organisations.

- Knowledge of the Higher Education sector and experience advising and supporting community to pursue their educational aspirations and goals with an understanding of the educational challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.

-Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enhance and to connect people with opportunities.

- Experience in project management with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deadlines with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving.

- The ability to manage sensitive matters in a professional and culturally sensitive manner with a strong understanding of professional boundaries and the judgement to refer issues to specialist service providers when appropriate.

- The ability to analyse data, identify issues, recommend action and write reports specifically regarding Indigenous students.

Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.

PD Coordinator, Indigenous Outreach

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent level of expertise in providing support and services to tertiary students.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter and click on the ‘Apply’ link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Nicole Shanahan, Manager Indigenous Student Education via email [email protected]  

Applications close Sunday 11 August 2024 at 11:59pm

* This is an Aboriginal Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply . Proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage is required.

To find out more about Indigenous Careers at RMIT

Info regarding Ngarara Willim Centre and support services.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team, and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at [email protected] telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. 

Applications Close:
11 Aug 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to  being  a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Isla n der community.  

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via [email protected] or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.