Academic Director (Indigenous Education)

• Part-Time (0.6 FTE)
• 3 Year Fixed Term Contract
• Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses.

About the position

Throughout our 50 year history, La Trobe University has been committed to working with and for Indigenous Australians. Our campuses, particularly those in regional Victoria, are located in large Indigenous Australian communities. We value the partnerships we have forged with these communities we serve and are especially proud of the opportunities we have created for Indigenous Australians to participate and succeed in Higher Education.

The Academic Director, Indigenous Education, reports to the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous and is responsible for providing senior academic leadership and support to the University to improve teaching and learning outcomes and support the embedding of Indigenous knowledges into the curriculum.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A PhD or equivalent accreditation recognized by the University / Profession.
• A proven track record involving Indigenous Australian Knowledges and/or related to Indigenous Australian development, including a distinguished scholarly record with evidence of prominent leadership in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrated capacity or potential to provide leadership in the development of curricula that are inclusive of Indigenous Australian Knowledges in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner.
• Ability to form strong and respectful partnerships with internal and external stakeholders and to leverage these partnerships for the mutual benefit of all parties while delivering against institutional targets.
• An understanding of the legislative environment related to Indigenous Australian Higher Education and a proven ability or demonstrated potential to react to changed policy or funding conditions to ensure institutional compliance.
• Highly developed communication skills with an ability to lead and motivate others, to resolve conflicts and to confer with peers in other higher education organisations, to determine best practice approaches in program/service delivery.
• Ability to demonstrate drive and integrity through a strong commitment to actions and taking responsibility for role modelling the professional behaviours important to the University.
• Ability to support shared purpose, think strategically and harness information and opportunities to reinforce the vision for the future of the University.
• Demonstrated ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships across the University, develop partnerships with diverse groups and individuals and actively guide the development of others.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12(1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Welcome Video - Victorian Regional campuses – See link below;
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-NZBy693Go

Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm, Sunday 18th June 2023

Position Enquiries:  Michael Donovan via email [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Tom Pham via email [email protected]  

Position Description below:

 PD - ESMC1 Academic Director Indigenous Education 0.6.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.