Engagement lead

Indigenous Student Engagement, Lead

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.

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.

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, and stakeholders, the role leads programs such as the Victorian Indigenous Engineering Winter School (VIEWS) and outreach initiatives. 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.
• 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.

You will also have:

• Effective communication with all internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to foster strong collaborations to ensure effective delivery of project outcomes.
• The ability to coordinate and prepare project documentation, including project plans, schedules, implementation plans, and evaluations.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world.

Support for Indigenous staff

• Cultural leave:
  Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year.
• University policies:
  Indigenous staff are supported by the Indigenous Employment Plan 2023 - 2027.
• 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.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.

Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community.

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.

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

Advertised:
10 Dec 2024 12:
05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
10 Jan 2025 11:
55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time