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:
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:
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
'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 https:// about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
Advertised: 14 Oct 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 28 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time