Engagement Advisor, Equity & Inclusion

Melbourne, Victoria RMIT

~~* Full-time, Continuing position
* Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
* Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University

About RMIT

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 95,000 students and 10,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT's leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Our Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.
About You

As the Engagement Advisor, Equity and Inclusion, you will be responsible for developing and implementing an engagement plan focussed on promoting and building awareness and participation in RMIT student equity and diversity initiatives, programs and services. You will work with stakeholders, building alignment across staff and student communications teams, and using a range of channels to raise awareness and build engagement.

To be successful in this position, you'll have:

* A passion for diversity and inclusion.
* Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to convey complex information, ideas and concepts clearly and efficiently to a wide range of audiences.
* An ability to create and maintain strong working relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.
* Demonstrated ability to design, plan and coordinate and implement a range of innovative campaigns, social media, activities and events that are designed to enhance awareness, engagement and action.
* The ability to think and work independently and flexibly in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
* Exceptional project management, organisation skills and attention to detail.
* Demonstrated skills and capacity to produce engaging publications and materials for print and online.
* Strong computer literacy skills with demonstrated information technology capabilities with a range of software including Microsoft Office suite, Mail Chimp, Eventbrite, databases and content management systems, with the capacity to quickly learn new systems.
* Demonstrated understanding and commitment to diversity, inclusion and reconciliation.

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

About the Group

The Students group shapes, designs and delivers key student services and experiences to prepare RMIT students for study, life and the global workforce. We work in partnership with students, academics, professional staff, industry and the community to deliver transformative student experiences that improve access, participation, retention and success for all RMIT students.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link below. For further information about this position, please see Position Description below or contact Gabrielle Saunders via email gabrielle.saunders@rmit.edu.au.
PD_Advisor Engagement E&I_PN 50019541_15 November 2021_Final.docx

Applications close on 30 January 2022 at 11.59pm.

Bring Your Whole Self to Work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

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.

RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia's immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Vaccination Requirements
The COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Workers) Directions, made under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 (Vic) and as amended and replaced from time to time (Directions), affect all persons employed or engaged to perform work by RMIT.

As such, offers of employment from RMIT are conditional upon the applicant being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt and providing satisfactory evidence of the same. You can access the Directions here: https://www.dhhs.vic.gov.au/victorias-restriction-levels-covid-19.

We are a 2021 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

Source: Uniting News