Position Number: 0062670
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Department/School: Student Experience
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 - Student Experience
The role sits within the Student Experience Team, who provide a range of services to the broader Faculty in leading and implementing the strategies associated with the faculty’s student experience, centred on improving various facets of our students' educational journey, including ensuring a consistent and high-quality experience, fostering contemporary learning environments, and providing resources that extend beyond conventional classroom settings.
Connecting with alumni and partners to enhance the student experience, drawing on their industry and external knowledge and ensuring that students are at the centre.
About the Role
The Indigenous Student Engagement, Lead drives initiatives that promote Indigenous student pathways into engineering and IT, aligning with FEIT's Indigenous strategy and the University's Murmuk Djerring plan. Collaborating with Indigenous communities, Traditional Knowledge Holders, senior leaders and stakeholders, the role leads programs such as the Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) and outreach initiatives, fostering respectful relationships and impactful outcomes. Reporting to the Head of Student Experience, the role involves event delivery, project coordination, and continuous evaluation to ensure meaningful progress toward Indigenous engagement and education goals.
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure timely and effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders throughout the development and implementation of Indigenous initiatives.
- Provide high-level project and administrative coordination for initiatives such as Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS), Residential Indigenous Science Experience (RISE)
- Coordinate student recruitment, program delivery, OHS risk assessments, and liaison with partnering universities and Indigenous units to achieve objectives of FEIT Indigenous initiatives.
- Coordinate sponsorship opportunities and effectively manage key stakeholders.
Empower Indigenous students through impactful programs, meaningful collaborations, and leadership in diversity-focused initiatives.
About You
The ideal candidate excels in communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage projects and engage stakeholders effectively. They possess strong people skills, cultural sensitivity, and the confidence to navigate diverse settings and build meaningful relationships.
You will also have:
- Effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to foster strong collaborations to ensure effective delivery of project outcomes within budget and timelines.
- The ability to coordinate and prepare project documentation, including project plans, schedule, implementation plans, work plans and timeframes, communications, evaluation and identification of key responsibilities and milestones to support initiatives that promote Indigenous student pathways into engineering and IT
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.
Support 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 Indigenous Employment Plan 2023 - 2027 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.
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