Position Number: 0034056
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: The Faculty of Business and Economics
Department: Student Belonging and Communications
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).
- Support Indigenous student engagement, overseeing the development and delivery of initiatives that enhance the academic and social experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within the Faculty of Business and Economics.
- Make a meaningful impact on the success and wellbeing of Indigenous students, while collaborating with a diverse range of stakeholders to drive positive change within the University and beyond.
- Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!
About the Role
Play a cru role in supporting the University’s Indigenous initiatives, working collaboratively with key stakeholders within the Faculty of Business and Economics, Melbourne Business School, and the wider University. The position focuses on developing and delivering services and strategies that enhance the experience and success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, from recruitment through to graduation. The role involves creating strong relationships with internal and external partners to ensure the successful implementation of Indigenous projects and initiatives. With a strong emphasis on student engagement, project coordination, and administrative support, the Coordinator contributes to the University's broader strategic objectives in Indigenous education and community engagement.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Developing, implementing, and evaluating strategies and services to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students’ transition, engagement, and success, while advocating for their needs and enhancing staff and student experiences.
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Murrup Barak, Dilin Duwa, and community organisations, to ensure the successful delivery of Indigenous initiatives and alignment with the University’s broader objectives.
- Coordinating and providing administrative support for Indigenous initiatives, ensuring smooth project execution, managing stakeholder communications, and maintaining high-level oversight of project timelines and outcomes.
- Conducting evaluations of Indigenous programs, providing reports on their progress, and contributing to the development and implementation of recommendations for continuous improvement.
Who We Are Looking For
You are a highly empathetic and proactive individual, demonstrating a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and a genuine commitment to enhancing the student experience. Your strong interpersonal skills enable you to build meaningful, respectful relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders, both within the University and the broader community. As a natural collaborator, you excel at navigating complex, multi-stakeholder environments, using excellent communication and negotiation abilities to influence outcomes effectively. With a keen eye for detail and a strategic approach, you are adept at balancing competing priorities while maintaining a focus on the broader goals of Indigenous engagement. Your initiative, discretion, and ability to work independently is essential, as is your capacity to bring a solutions-oriented mindset to the challenges you encounter.
You will also have:
- A degree with significant relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and professional expertise.
- Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, with the ability to communicate sensitively within this context.
- Proven experience in project coordination, including designing, delivering, and reviewing service program initiatives aligned with strategic objectives.
- High-level organisational and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively, and work autonomously.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.
Your New Team – Student Belonging and Communications
The Student Belonging and Communications team within the Academic Services Unit of the Faculty of Business and Economics. The team delivers a portfolio of work to ensure the faculty’s undergraduate and post-graduate students are connected, successful and feel a sense of belonging and purpose throughout their university journey, from commencement through to completion and graduation. The team is responsible for developing a suite of student engagement offerings to enhance Student Experience within the Faculty.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
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".
Indigenous Applicants
'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.
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. For further information, including Murmuk Djerring our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
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, 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).
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with 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.
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Petra Newton 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.
Position Description
