Indigenous Strategy Support Officer

**Job no**: 0059482
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full time; Fixed-term for 12 months
**Faculty**:Arts
**Salary**:UOM 5 - $79,961 - $91,844 p.a. plus 17% super

**ONLY INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION AS IT 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 the Faculty of Arts**

The Faculty actively seeks to welcome and value the unique contributions of people from all backgrounds and is committed to diversity and inclusion practices to achieve our vision.

**About the Role**
The Indigenous Strategy Support Officer position supports the Faculty's Indigenous education, research, and partnership goals, reporting to the Project Officer of Indigenous Research and Partnerships within the Office of the Associate Dean Indigenous. Working collaboratively with other staff, the role provides professional development, mentorship, and training to support career growth in University administration. The position is a fixed-term contract for one year.

Responsibilities include:

- Under the direction of relevant Faculty staff, support the portfolio activities of the Associate Dean, Indigenous relating to education, students, research, and partnerships.
- Under the direction of relevant Faculty staff, contribute to the development, communication and implementation of the Faculty’s Divisional Indigenous Development Plan and other relevant strategies and policies.
- Provide administrative (e.g., meeting scheduling; minute-taking) support to the Faculty Indigenous Strategy Committee, including any working groups operating under its remit.
- Support the operational reporting requirements within the portfolio, including collecting and recording data, document management and distribution, support in the preparation of annual budgets, and annual reports on the operation of strategic initiatives.

This is an excellent entry-level opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting Indigenous education and research, and committed to making a positive impact in the community. As the Indigenous Strategy Support Officer, you will work closely with the Associate Dean, Indigenous and other Faculty staff, while gaining valuable experience and mentorship to develop your career in university administration.

**About You**
You'll have proven collaboration skills with Indigenous students, staff, and communities, effective problem-solving abilities, and exceptional organizational and time management skills to meet deadlines even under pressure.

You will also have:

- Completion of a relevant degree, (or completion of a diploma qualification and subsequent relevant work experience; completion of a Certificate IV and extensive relevant work experience), or an equivalent combination of experience and education/training Capacity to interpret and implement policies and procedures in a University context
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills with an ability to adapt style and approach to audiences.
- Strong computing skills including data management and MS Office Suite

**Please note: To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.**

**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.

**Benefits of Working with Us**
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

- Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
- Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
- Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
- Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
- Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

**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.

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