Indigenous Engagement Manager

3 weeks ago


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

RMIT University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to fill the role of Manager, Indigenous Engagement. This is a new position that will provide high-level strategic advice and leadership to develop and implement College of VE and University-wide initiatives related to the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and partners, and the cultural capability of College of VE staff.

The successful candidate will 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.

This is an Identified position, and being an Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander is considered a 'genuine occupational qualification' in accordance with section 12 and 26 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide high-level strategic advice and leadership to develop and implement College of VE and University-wide initiatives related to the engagement of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and partners, and 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 to co-design Indigenous-led approaches to the College of VE's strategic directions.
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 dhumbali (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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