Position Number: 0055891
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing 
Department: Student and Scholarly Services
Salary: UOM 8 - $119,742 - $129,607p.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 and Scholarly Service
Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation.  This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff.

About the Role
The Manager, Outreach and Engagement leads a team to implement Murrup Barak’s Indigenous outreach and engagement strategy, providing tailored support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander future students, schools, and communities. The role develops initiatives, builds relationships with stakeholders, and drives strategies to improve access to higher education for Indigenous students. A deep understanding of Indigenous educational pathways and strong leadership, communication, and advocacy skills are essential for success in this role.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the operations of the Indigenous Outreach and Engagement team, including the development and execution of strategic plans, budget management, data collection and preparation of high-level reports.   
• Manage a small team of high-performing and autonomous Outreach Officers, provide guidance, delegate tasks, appropriately manage case escalations and identify professional development opportunities.
• Oversee the delivery of the Indigenous Outreach and Engagement plan by supporting the team to facilitate secondary school visits, campus experiences, Open Day, expos and community events.
• Develop a strategy to attract and retain graduate students by identifying potential partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations and the resources required to enhance access to graduate programs and scholarships

The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders. They show enthusiasm for going above and beyond, attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and sound judgment in decision-making.

About You
The ideal candidate demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging with diverse stakeholders. They show enthusiasm for going above and beyond, attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and sound judgment in decision-making.

You will also have:

• A qualification in a relevant field of study and extensive relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. 
• Demonstrated experience with developing and implementing strategy pertaining to Indigenous education, access and participation.
• Ability to manage a high-performing team, monitor performance and provide ongoing feedback, guidance and support.
• Well-developed ability to deliver presentations to a diverse audience including colleagues, department and faculty staff, community organisations, schools, secondary students, parents and teachers.

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 submit your application including a brief cover letter, your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria