Job no: 0063411
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a.plus 17% super
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).
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
About - Office of the Provost
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achieving the vision and objectives for education, people and community set out in Advancing Melbourne 2030. The Office of the Provost portfolio sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture, Administration & Finance) within Chancellery
About the Role
As Engagement Officer you will be responsible for planning and supporting the delivery of communication and engagement activities for the Gahgook Indigenous Cultural Education Program and other OIED projects. You will provide project and communication support for the preparation and delivery of workshops, data collection and analysis. You will be responsible for preparing a range of communication materials, reports and other documents as required. You will work collaboratively with the Indigenous Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications teams and other stakeholders internal and external to the University.
Responsibilities include:
- Establishing culturally appropriate engagement approaches with the key stakeholders connected to the Gahgook Indigenous Cultural Education Program and other OIED projects
- Developing, coordinating and distributing written program communications for participants and stakeholders across all relevant communication channels
- Preparing digital communications, including website content development
About You
We are looking for someone with highly developed organisational and time management skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. You will have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate effectively with a diverse range of people. Your ability to work collaboratively and flexibly both in a team and independently in a fast-paced environment will be vital to the role.
You will also have:
- An appropriate tertiary qualification or demonstrated related project experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Well-developed knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, cultures and issues affecting Indigenous Australians and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous Australian students, staff, community Elders and Indigenous community organisations
- Demonstrated experience successfully implementing communication and engagement processes in a large or complex environment
About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
Benefits for Indigenous staff
- Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.
- University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Employment Framework, with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members
- Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN)
- Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.
- Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.
'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.
Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact Ivanka Yan at via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description
