RMIT University
Senior Advisor, Indigenous Careers and Engagement
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Job Description
- Req#: JR25920
Ongoing, full-time position to lead career development programsAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - Indigenous Identified role *
Salary Level HEW 8 ($106,690 pa + 17% Superannuation)
Based at the RMIT campus in the heart of the city
A highly developed understanding of the systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities regarding education and employment.
Knowledge of the labour market and education sectors.
Ability to develop and manage career development programs.
High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop, manage and maintain strategic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The ability to capture and analyse data to effectively provide insights, reporting and recommendations.
A team collaborative manner and also the ability to work autonomously.
Relevant work experience within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Overview:
About RMIT
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with a mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about https://www.universitiesaustralia.edu.au/university/rmit-university/
About the role
The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Careers and Engagement will
provides leadership and strategic advice in the planning, delivery and evaluation of career development programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within RMIT.
The role has a strong focus on building strategic relationships and driving engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, community organisations and program delivery partners, to enhance industry and career opportunities provided to Indigenous students and to support the continuous improvement of these programs.
Based within the Ngarara Willim Centre, the role also builds relationships with students by providing tailored advice on career planning and pathways throughout the student lifecycle, including students studying online and within Community programs.
The role works with Office of Indigenous Education, Research & Engagement (OIERE) leadership to support the delivery of RMIT’s Indigenous Strategic Commitments and achieve the graduate employment outcomes outlined in RMIT’s Strategy to 2031, as well as RMIT’s ongoing commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
About You
To be successful in this position, you’ll have as a minimum :
Qualifications/Experience
A degree and/or postgraduate degree in a relevant field of educational pertaining to this position, or extensive relevant experience with the Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander community in an education or similar environment.
A background in Higher education student support and/or administration is desirable.
A current driver’s licence is essential.
In accordance with this position’s identification under Section 83 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1995, the incumbent will be of Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander descent.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check .
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position.
For further information about this position, please contact Nicole Shanahan, Manager, Indigenous Student Education via email nicole.shanahan@rmit.edu.au
Applications close 11:59pm Sunday 26 November 2023
Information for Indigenous applicants
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
Applications Close:
26 Nov 2023 11.59 pmRMIT 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 Isla n der community.
At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers .
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
About the company
Founded in 1887 by Francis Ormond, RMIT began as a night school offering classes in art, science, and technology, in response to the industrial revolution in Australia.
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