The University of Melbourne,, Victoria University of Melbourne

Chancellery
Engagement

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: $79,910 -$86,499 p.a. plus 9.5% superannuation

About Chancellery

The Chancellery is led by the Vice-Chancellor and has a University-wide focus on:

• delivering strategic leadership
• allocating capital according to strategic priorities
• developing and overseeing a business framework that includes appropriate financial and other organisational planning and controls
• ensuring identity or brand is consistent with strategic intent and purpose, and
• overseeing policies and initiatives that develop the academic and professional expertise of University staff members.

About the role

The Project Officer, Indigenous Strategy is a member of a small team in Civic and Community Engagement providing high level support to the Chancellery Engagement portfolio in the development and management and implementation of the University’s Indigenous strategies.

This is a two-year fixed term position, reporting to the Associate Director, Indigenous Strategy and Social Inclusion. As Project Officer, you will play a key role in the implementation of the University’s strategic Indigenous plans and in managing projects and initiatives to support the equitable participation of Indigenous students.  This includes the University’s third Reconciliation Action Plan April 2018 – December 2022 and a range of Signature Projects.

In this role, you will provide project support to the Associate Director, Indigenous Strategy and Social Inclusion, Director, Civic and Community Engagement, The Associate Director, Murrup Barak, the Assistant Provost (Indigenous Knowledges), the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous Strategy) and University divisions on the implementation and delivery of Indigenous strategy within the University context.

About you

• A tertiary degree with relevant program and project management experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated planning, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to ensure accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capacity to organise and coordinate events, and to craft communications.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to write clear reports.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships with staff in Chancellery, University Services and Academic Divisions across the University.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, cultures and issues affecting Indigenous Australians and a demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous Australian students, staff, community Elders and Indigenous community organisations.

Benefits

• Flexible family friendly policies, providing generous leave and working conditions, and flexible work arrangements
• The opportunity to work in a culturally rich environment
• Maximise your benefits through our Salary Packaging scheme
• A substantial discount to eligible staff and their immediate families in undertaking further studies at the University of Melbourne

To find out more, go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/working/benefits 

† The University of Melbourne is the Number 1 University in Australia and among the leading Universities in the world, according to The Times Higher Education world reputational ranking, the National Taiwan University ranking, The Times Higher Education world university ranking and Shanghai Jiao Tong Academic Ranking of World Universities.

Please submit a cover letter, CV and document addressing the key selection criteria listed in the position description.

Close date: 20 May 2018 

For full position information and to apply online go to:
https://careers.pageuppeople.com/422/ci/en/job/896621/project-officer-indigenous-strategy-indigenous-applicants-only
 

Source: Uniting News