Waurn Ponds, Victoria Deakin
- Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
- Full-time (36.75 hours per week), Fixed Term Until 3rd August 2022
- HEW 5 $71,467 + 17% Superannuation
Deakin’s Faculty of Health is recognised in Australia and internationally for its teaching, training, research and service to its communities. Working as part the School of Medicine, the primary purpose of the Administrative Officer (Indigenous Support) is to undertake a wide range of administrative, promotional and project duties to support the Indigenous Health portfolio within the School of Medicine. The Administrative Officer (Indigenous Support) provides administrative support to the Associate Head of School, Indigenous Strategy to raise awareness, appropriateness, and consistency across the school (and at times wider University) on cultural engagement best practices for the region. This position will work closely with the Indigenous Health team staff based at our Waurn Ponds campus to ensure all events are conducted in a culturally appropriate manner.
In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010), the University will only be accepting applications for this position from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Provide high-level administrative support to the Associate Head of School, Indigenous Strategy in relation to the Indigenous Health Program.
- Assist and participate with research and educational projects designed to improve the health of Indigenous Australians.
- Provide high-level support in the development and implementation of community engagement and outreach strategies and services to meet the goals outlined in the School’s Rural Health Multidisciplinary Training (RHMT) contract.
- Network with local Indigenous communities and Aboriginal Medical Services within the western Victoria region.
- Commission community health and wellbeing projects, being a point of contact for students who may require cultural advice or support when attending the School of Medicine.
- Provide administrative support for the Coordinator Indigenous Medical Education relevant to the Indigenous Health Program.
- Assist the Associate Head of School, Indigenous Strategy and other relevant staff to promote training and education opportunities for Indigenous health professionals and community members and to promote alternate pathways into Deakin Health courses for prospective students.
- Assist with the production of RHMT reports and other funding body reports.
- Compile relevant material for the Indigenous Entry Stream (IES) website as requested.
- Provide cultural advice for the provision of various marketing, recruitment and alumni events and functions relating to, but not necessarily limited to, Open Days, Deakin Week, career expos, secondary school fairs, etc.
- Assist with the implementation of training and education courses about Indigenous Health.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- Completion of a diploma level qualification and subsequent relevant work experience (administrative) OR an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Evidence of commitment to working in rural health.
- In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010) the University will only accept applications from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. An established knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society, along with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain credible, consultative, and culturally sensitive working relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- Experience in communication with colleagues located across sites (preferably in a cross-campus University environment a range of rural/regional centres).
- Experience in administratively supporting the facilitation of community and cultural relationships with specific experience in community engagement with Indigenous communities being highly regarded.
- A demonstrated ability to communicate sensitively and effectively, including the requirement for proper negotiation and consultation with Indigenous people on matters relevant to the delivery of education services to Indigenous people.
- Sound administration skills including the ability to compile and prepare letters, memos, reports, and other documents with attention to detail.
- Well-developed organisational skills, including the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines and use discretion with confidential and sensitive information.
- Competent computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, electronic mail, and the internet.
- Demonstrated ability to make independent judgements and to take a proactive approach to problem solving.
For a copy of the position description, please visit Deakin Careers.
Applications for this position close on Wednesday 16th February.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Regular travel within Victoria and interstate travel will be required
- Victorian Driver Licence
- Working With Children Check
- Due to the requirement to maintain normal business and support services during Victorian school holidays and close-down periods, some requests for recreational leave may not be possible
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience for this role.
For a confidential discussion regarding this position, please contact Candice McKenzie, Associate Head of School (Indigenous Strategy), at candice.mckenzie@deakin.edu.au
Are You Ready?
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.
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