Indigenous Outreach and Engagement Program Manager

5 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time
About RMIT University

RMIT University is committed to becoming the education provider and employer of choice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. Our team understands that to achieve this goal, we need to live our ambition through actively engaging in a meaningful and constantly maturing relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We are dedicated to respecting and upholding the principles of self-determination and reconciliation. Our Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement provides specialist support and advice as well as strategic consulting services to promote our whole-of-university approach to reconciliation and engagement efforts and activities.

Job Description

The Coordinator, Indigenous Outreach is primarily responsible for designing, developing, and implementing innovative outreach and engagement programs within Ngarara Willim Centre and RMIT University. The successful candidate will build and maintain strong purposeful links with Indigenous communities and peoples by working collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

This role requires occasional travel in Victoria and interstate. You will be responsible for organisational information and contribute towards increasing value and enhancement for staff, students, and the wider community.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Design, develop, and implement outreach and engagement programs within Ngarara Willim Centre and RMIT University.
  2. Build and maintain strong purposeful links with Indigenous communities and peoples.
  3. Work collaboratively and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
  4. Organise information and contribute towards increasing value and enhancement for staff, students, and the wider community.
Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • Community connectedness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and organisations.
  • Knowledge of the Higher Education sector and experience advising and supporting community to pursue their educational aspirations and goals.
  • Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to enhance and connect people with opportunities.
  • Project management skills with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • A positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
  • The ability to manage sensitive matters in a professional and culturally sensitive manner.
  • A strong understanding of professional boundaries and the judgement to refer issues to specialist service providers when appropriate.
Estimated Salary

$99,618 p.a + 17% Superannuation

About You

You will have a tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent level of expertise in providing support and services to tertiary students. You will also have the ability to analyse data, identify issues, recommend action and write reports specifically regarding Indigenous students.



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