University of Melbourne

Job no: MIPEP2021

Work type: Fixed Term

Location: Parkville and Southbank, Vic

Multiple positions are available

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

Salary: $69,365 plus 9.5%* or 17% superannuation (dependent on role)
(*Standard 9.5% superannuation will increase to 10% from 1 July 2021)

Are you interested in developing your career while obtaining a nationally recognised qualification at the Diploma level? Would you like to work in a challenging and busy work environment? Would you want to be part of a cohort engaging in professional development and enrichment activities and also have a dedicated mentor to support your journey?

Then consider applying for the Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program (MIPEP) 2021. There are vacancies in administrative and business support roles in which you will gain broad experience and skills in two separate business areas during the program.

The University of Melbourne is seeking Indigenous Australians who:

• are enthusiastic about learning and acquiring new skills
• thrive on gaining a wealth of experience
• are committed to developing a career with us.

PLEASE DO NOT apply via the University website. Murrup Barak is working in partnership with AFL SportsReady who is managing all incoming applications.

As a pre-requisite to applying for the program, you are required to submit a separate cover letter, résumé and response to the selection criteria* for your application to be considered. All applications are to be sent only to Ria Stephenson with the email subject line stating: ‘My application for the Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program 2021’.

Please find further information and apply by visiting the AFL Sportsready website: Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program – AFL Sportsready

Who should I contact for further information?
If you are interested in applying, you are required to express your interest with Ria Stephenson from AFL SportsReady as soon as possible who will inform you of the next steps.

Ria Stephenson
Recruitment Consultant
T: 0457 772 600
E: applications@aflsportsreadycom.au

If you would like to know more about MIPEP or Indigenous Employment at the University more broadly, please contact Lea Stuart, Indigenous Employment Project Officer (leanora.stuart@unimelb.edu.au or (03) 8344 6840 / 0466 943 710.

What happens once my application is received by AFL SportsReady?
AFL SportsReady will contact all applicants to arrange an initial pre-screen for the role. Please note that the pre-screen is a mandatory component of the recruitment process and candidates must be willing to undertake a pre-screen to progress to the next stages of recruitment.

Your application will be processed and considered for MIPEP 2021. All candidates will be contacted on before Friday 30 July 2021 as to the outcome of their application.

Please note, if you are shortlisted, you are required to attend via zoom for both:
MIPEP Information Session (9 August 2021)
MIPEP Assessment Centre (10 August 2021)

* Your application should include a response against the following 3 selection criteria.

1. High attention to detail with the ability to priorities task, identify issues, problem solve and improve processes
   For example: What tasks are you currently responsible for, what issues have risen, how did you solve the issues and what was put in place to rectify the issues arising again.
2. Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills to adapt to a wide range of stakeholders
   For example: Provide an explanation of a time you have had to communicate with a manager, client and/or customer.
3. Committed team player with the capability to collaborate to achieve team goals. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport
   For example: In the past how have you adapted your communication style to suite a specific situation or people.

For information to assist you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria/competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

Position Description http://go.unimelb.edu.au/h8ti

Applications close: 18 Jul 2021 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time