Manager Indigenous Reconciliation - STEM College

• Full-time, ongoing role in the College of STEM  

• Salary HEW 9 (from $124,474 p.a. plus 17% super)

• Based in the heart of the RMIT city - may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University. 

• Hybrid and flexible working

About the Role

The Manager Indigenous Reconciliation will be a key member of the College’s Diversity, Inclusion & Reconciliation team, providing high level strategic advice and leadership to develop and implement STEM College and University-wide initiatives related to the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander staff, students and partners, and the cultural capability of STEM College staff.

Working collaboratively within the College and across the University, the Manager Indigenous Reconciliation will advocate for and support our commitment to developing and implementing sustainable Reconciliation initiatives.  The incumbent will apply strong engagement and stakeholder management skills to build strong connections with Indigenous communities and organisations to co-design Indigenous led approaches to the STEM College’s strategic directions.

As a connector and promoter of Reconciliation, the incumbent will drive staff capability and awareness of RMIT’s Indigenous strategic commitments and Responsible Practice ambitions. By building relationships, respect and trust the role will support and facilitate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander engagement.

See Video by Tony McCartney, Manager Indigenous Engagement, VE about the role here

Our five Indigenous Strategic Commitments are:

• Reconciliation to Responsible Practice (refer to Strategy)

• Indigenous Students

• Indigenous Knowledges - Research, Learning & Teaching

• Community Engagement

• Indigenous Staff

To be successful for this role you will have (but not limited to): 

• Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage (Certificate of Aboriginality will be required).

• A commitment to advancing meaningful Reconciliation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples through personal practice.

• A sound understanding of the systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities specifically, but not limited to, Victoria.

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

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse stakeholder groups, including Indigenous community and industry partners.

• Working sensitively and effectively, to drive an Indigenous self-determination agenda.

• Experience in the development and management of programs, project management and researching policy

• Proven management skills, including the capacity to initiate and assist in continuous improvement and to provide strategic advice and support to senior management.

• The ability to work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a team, and also to work autonomously.

• Managing competing priorities, deadlines and reporting requirements, and to lead through influence to drive outcomes.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the College

STEM College holds a leading position and expertise in the Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and health (STEM) fields.  We are uniquely positioned to influence and partner with industries.   

STEM College is a community of exceptional STEM researchers, teachers, inventors, designers, and game-changers, supported by talented professional staff. We offer higher education programs across all STEM disciplines at the Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels, and ensure our students experience an education that is work-aligned and life-changing.  

 https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/schools-colleges/stem-college   

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter and click on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Professor Kay Latham via [email protected]  or Loretta Vaughan via [email protected]

• Position Description

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Applications close 11.59pm on Sunday 9 June 2024

Applications Close:
9 June 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.  

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