Indigenous Student Success Team Leader

Overview

As the Indigenous Student Success Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advocating for Indigenous students in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. You'll lead initiatives to increase Indigenous student enrolments, provide expert support services, and create culturally safe spaces. This role offers you the opportunity to directly impact the future of Indigenous healthcare workers while collaborating with key stakeholders across the University.

Base pay range

A$109,093.00/yr - A$118,091.00/yr

Role type: Full-time; Fixed Term 6 months (Sep 2025–Mar 2026)

Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences

Department/School: Learning and Teaching Unit

Salary: UOM 7 - $109,093 to $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

Note: 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead Indigenous Student Initiatives: Develop and implement recruitment strategies, manage projects, and oversee the Indigenous Student Support working group.
  
• Provide Expert Student Support: Offer guidance on academic processes, lead engagement activities, and create culturally safe spaces for Indigenous students.
  
• Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver Indigenous initiatives and support institution-wide agendas.
  
• Oversee Team and Budget: Manage the Indigenous Student Success Officer and handle budgets for various initiatives and bursaries.
  

You may be a great fit if:

• You are a passionate advocate for Indigenous students with excellent project coordination skills, strong cultural understanding, and the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
  

You may also:

• Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of experience and training.
  
• Have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies.
  
• Demonstrate strong project management and problem-solving skills.
  
• Excel in interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Have experience in delivering high-profile service programs aligned with strategic priorities.
  
• Be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you

• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  
• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  
• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  
• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
  

Your new team - Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences

www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

Working at the University - what you need to know

The role requires the candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check. The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. If the selected candidate doesn't have a valid WWCC, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Position Description: JR-002027 Indigenous Student Success Team Leader PD.pdf

Seniority level

Internship

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education

Industries

Higher Education

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