Strategic Indigenous Engagement Leader

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia RMIT University Full time
Job Summary:

The Manager Indigenous Engagement is a new leadership opportunity at RMIT University, reporting to the Director Governance & Strategic Initiatives. This role sits in the College of Vocational Education and is responsible for providing high-level strategic advice and leadership to develop and implement initiatives related to the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and partners.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and implement College of VE and University-wide initiatives to engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and partners.
  • Provide strategic advice and leadership to support the cultural capability of College of VE staff.
  • Work collaboratively across RMIT to support whole-of-university efforts to embed sustainable reconciliation and build relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous staff, students, and community.
  • Drive staff capability with regards to RMIT's responsible practice ambitions, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff engagement, and build strong connections with Indigenous communities and organisations.
Requirements:
  • Community connectedness and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and organisations.
  • A thorough understanding of systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities specifically but not limited to Victoria.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including building productive relationships with a wide range of groups, which include Indigenous community, industry partners, and internal business units.
  • The ability to represent the College of VE and RMIT externally.
  • Experience with diverse key stakeholder groups to drive an Indigenous self-determination agenda.
  • Experience in the development and management of programs, project management, and researching policy.
About RMIT University:

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design, and enterprise with more than 96,000 students and close to 10,000 staff globally. The University's mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.

RMIT has a strong commitment to the employment, development, and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within a culturally safe environment; we strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.



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