Job no: 0063411
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 7 – $106,432 - $115,211 p.a. plus 17% super
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).
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
Led by the Provost, the Office of the Provost supports achieving the vision and objectives for education, people and community set out in Advancing Melbourne 2030. The Office of the Provost portfolio sits alongside other divisions (Research, International, Strategy & Culture, Administration & Finance) within Chancellery.
As Engagement Officer you will be responsible for planning and supporting the delivery of communication and engagement activities for the Gahgook Indigenous Cultural Education Program and other OIED projects. You will provide project and communication support for the preparation and delivery of workshops, data collection and analysis. You will be responsible for preparing a range of communication materials, reports and other documents as required. You will work collaboratively with the Indigenous Strategy, Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications teams and other stakeholders internal and external to the University.
We are looking for someone with highly developed organisational and time management skills with a proven ability to work under pressure and prioritise tasks to meet competing deadlines with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. You will have strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills and the ability to relate effectively with a diverse range of people. Your ability to work collaboratively and flexibly both in a team and independently in a fast-paced environment will be vital to the role.
You will also have:
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.
'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact us at hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments with the recruitment process, please contact Ivanka Yan at via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Advertised: 11 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 25 Sep 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time
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