Indigenous Careers Officer (Identified), Ngarara Willim Centre

• Fixed-term, full-time position for 1 year (Identified Indigenous role*)

• Salary Level HEW 6 ($83,455 - $90,325 p.a + 17% Superannuation) and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the RMIT City campus at our Ngarara Willim Centre

About RMIT 

RMIT offers life-changing experiences for our students, to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally-focused graduates. 

About the Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement

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

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 Indigenous Careers Officer will build on our Career and employment services provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students during their study and career journey.

The position is responsible for the delivery of careers advice and individual learning plan to students. The position will drive engagement activities with employers and industry partners building on opportunities for students and will continue to connect with our Deadly Alumni cohort.

See the video by Jordan Carter, Indigenous Outreach Coordinator talking about working in the Ngarara Willim Centre https://videomy.co/Mbo9Dsb - he has now been with RMIT since May 2021.

About You 

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

• Relevant work experience within the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. 

• Knowledge of the labour market, the VE & Higher Education sector.  

• Knowledge of issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities regarding education and employment.

• Ability to effectively liaise with clients and stakeholders in building and maintaining relationships.

• Highly developed and confident communication skills for consulting with employers and key stakeholders and for counselling students with complex needs.

• mature outlook with team orientation and ability to work autonomously.

PD Here:

Indigenous Careers Officer (Identified)

Qualifications/Requirements

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent level of expertise in providing support and services to students

Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children check.

*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.

Information for Indigenous Applicants

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the position 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 11.59pm on Sunday 2 October 2022 

Applications Close:
2 Oct 2022 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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