Indigenous Curriculum Specialist, DSC

• Key Identified role to embed Indigenous perspectives into curriculum (Targeted role)

• Salary Level HEW 8: $106,000 – 120,000 p.a + 17% Superannuation & Flexible Working Arrangements

• Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage *

• Full-time, continuing position, based at the Melbourne CBD campus

About the College/Portfolio

RMIT’s College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society.
Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design. It is this breadth of expertise and the shared commitment to addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities of our time through interdisciplinary collaboration that gives the College its unique identity. For more information see www.rmit.edu.au/dsc

About You

As Indigenous Curriculum Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high quality, pedagogically-sound and innovative curriculum that embed Indigenous knowledges, to support the delivery of high-quality academic programs and courses and quality student experience.  See video here by Cathy Doe, Reconciliation Advisor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ud4oZeIi18  

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

• ‘Aboriginality’ or ‘Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage’ is an ‘Essential Selection Criteria’

• Proven experience in curriculum development, assessment or technology enhanced learning, using Indigenous knowledges perspectives

• An understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people  

• The ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples   

• The capability and commitment to continue to develop Indigenous perspectives in the curricula.

• Experience in high level reporting and analysis, with the ability to write and present concisely and effectively.

• Organisational and project management skills and the ability to prioritise work, work to deadlines and undertake several parallel projects. 

• Relationship management, consultation and liaison skills to communicate effectively at all levels. 

Qualifications

A degree with appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for the position and click on the "apply" link below.

For further information please reach out to Matt Bangerter,

Principal Advisor - Learning & Teaching - Academic Development Group via [email protected]  or Cathy Doe, Reconciliation Advisor via [email protected]  

Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 7 April 2024

Position Description

* Note:

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander 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. Confirmation of Aboriginality and/or Torres Strait Islander is required.

Appointment to this position is subject to passing and maintaining a Working with Children check and passing a National Police Check.

Applications Close:
7 Apr 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 .

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