Current opportunities at Melbourne

Position Number: 0065574
Location: Parkville 
Role type:  Full-time; Fixed term for 2 years 
Department:  Office of the Provost 
Salary: UoM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super

• Impactful role in anti-racism / Develop diverse skill set / Collaborate with university-wide stakeholders
• Apply now to contribute to the University's Anti-Racism Action Plan and shape an inclusive campus culture
• Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
As a Project Officer (Anti-Racism), you'll play a crucial role in implementing the University of Melbourne's Anti-Racism Action Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030. You'll have the opportunity to develop a diverse skill set, working on data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and project support. This role offers excellent development prospects for early-career professionals passionate about driving positive change in higher education.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Support Anti-Racism Initiatives: Assist in delivering, evaluating, and reporting on the Anti-Racism Action Plan  
• Conduct Research and Reporting: Undertake desktop research, benchmarking and prepare briefing papers and reports. 
• Coordinate Stakeholder Engagement: Provide governance support for working groups and contribute to communications initiatives. 
• Analyse and Report Data: Collect, analyse, and report on diversity and inclusion metrics to inform strategic decisions. 
• Support development of communications materials and management of events. 

You may be a great fit if:

You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with a keen interest in anti-racism and diversity initiatives, possessing strong analytical skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment. Experience in higher education or government would be highly beneficial in this role. 

You may also:

• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Demonstrate strong organisational and time management abilities. 
• Have experience in project support or implementation. 
• Be proficient in data analysis and reporting. 
• Demonstrate good judgement and professionalism in handling complex situations. 

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: 

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Diversity and Inclusion Team 
The Diversity & Inclusion team is responsible for the University of Melbourne’s strategic approach to diversity and inclusion across the breadth of the University’s operations, including students and staff. Working in partnership across the University community, the Diversity and Inclusion team leads the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030. The Diversity & Inclusion team is part of the Office of the Provost and overseen by Deputy Vice-Chancellery (People & Community) and the Diversity & Inclusion Sub-Committee of University Executive.

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods.  To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Kim Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description. 

Please note that we’ll be conducting interviews from 10th April.