Coordinator, Communications and Events - Indigenous Identified

• Fixed-term, full-time position for 1 year to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - Indigenous Identified role *

• Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the RMIT campus in the heart of the city

About RMIT 

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University’s mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about   https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university/  

About the role

The Coordinator, Communications and Events will oversee and work closely with teams to support the communications and events requirements of the Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement. This role will work to ensure effective and impactful communication and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities by leading and initiating activities.
The role is responsible for coordinating internal and external communications, marketing and liaison with internal and external groups on all communications, including the Deadly alumni initiative. The role will also coordinate the event activities of the Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement and manage database requirements where needed.

About You 

To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum:  

• Evidence of community connectedness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and organisations. A highly developed understanding of the systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities specifically but not limited to Victoria.

• Experience or training in a customer focused environment and the ability to develop rapport with staff, students and the community and deliver information to a diverse range of clients.

• The ability to organise and prioritise tasks, to show initiative and judgement and work to deadlines.

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

• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills as well as proven strong computer literacy

• Experience and training in communications, and event management

Desirable:  A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent level of expertise.

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* 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.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working With Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position.

For further information about this position, please contact Nicole Shanahan, Manager, Indigenous Student Education via email [email protected]

Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 12 March 2023

Applications Close:
12 Mar 2023 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.  

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.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak here .

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