Project Manager – Measuring Digital Inclusion for First Nations Australians

• ​​Full-time​, ​fixed-term position for 12 months

• HEW8 ($116,551pa plus 17% super, 10 days cultural leave, hybrid work)

• Identified role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples according to Special Measures*

• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University​

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About the role

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) is seeking to recruit a Project Manager for a government funded project on 'Measuring Digital Inclusion for First Nations Australians'. This project aims to measure digital inclusion for First Nations people nationally and track changes in the scale and nature of the digital gap relative to non-First Nations Australians. This will enable measurement and tracking of progress towards Closing the Gap Target 17 (CTG 17):

As Project Manager, you will work with the Measuring Digital Inclusion for First Nations Australians and Mapping the Digital Gap projects team, the connected Australian Digital Inclusion Index team, and the ADM+S Centre's research and professional teams.

The role will require you to coordinate fieldwork; manage relationships with stakeholders including First Nations organisations and community partners; develop knowledge management and communication strategies; ensure effective management of information across the projects; co-ordinating events, managing budgets and co-ordinating financial processes.

The ARC Centre of Excellence for Automated Decision-Making and Society (ADM+S) sits within the College of Design and Social Context (DSC) and is a cross-disciplinary, national research centre, which aims to create the knowledge and strategies necessary for responsible, ethical, and inclusive automated decision-making. Funded by the Australian Research Council from 2020 to 2026, ADM+S is hosted at RMIT in Melbourne, Australia, with nodes in seven other Australian universities. The Centre brings together leading researchers in the humanities, social and technological sciences in an international industry, research and civil society network. Its priority domains for public engagement are news and media, transport, social services and health. Learn more about the ADM+S Centre here: 

See Associate Professor Heron Loban, Principal Research Fellow talk about this key work

A new research project measuring First Nations digital inclusion

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Experience in a project management role in a research organisation or tertiary environment, including experience managing large/complex research projects and coordinating fieldwork, contract management and/or budget management.

• Well-developed cultural competency and skills in cross-cultural communication (experience working with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities highly regarded).

• The ability to work autonomously whilst displaying a strong commitment to work in a team environment.

• High level interpersonal communication skills including the ability to negotiate and liaise effectively with stakeholders, project team members, and central professional staff.

• Professional report writing skills with examples of high-quality report and/or research writing outputs.

• High-level problem-solving skills and experience in reviewing processes and procedures

• History of behaviour aligned to the RMIT values (inclusion, imagination, agility, courage, passion and impact) and RMIT's Leadership and Educator & Researcher frameworks.

Qualifications

Mandatory: A post-graduate tertiary qualification and/or extensive experience in project management in a complex tertiary education or similar service environment.

*This is an Identified position and being an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is considered a 'genuine occupational qualification' in accordance with sub-s 26(3) and s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010.

The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

Position Description

To Apply 

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.
 

For further information or to request a conversation to clarify anything about the role, please contact Loretta Vaughan, Snr Talent Advisor - First Peoples Employment via email

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing and maintaining a Working with Children and National Police Check.

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Applications Close 11:55pm Sunday 16 November 2026

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