Design Lead – Gahgook Indigenous Cultural Education Program

Design Lead – Gahgook Indigenous Cultural Education Program

Job no: 0062773

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full time; Continuing

Department: Office of the Provost

Salary: UOM 10 – $149,670 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.

About - Office of the Provost

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 and is responsible for strategic leadership in:

• Education and student experience, including curriculum, teaching and learning quality and innovation, learning technologies and spaces, student wellbeing and engagement and widening participation for students from disadvantaged backgrounds.
• People and Community, including Human Resources, academic and professional staff careers, University community-building, diversity and inclusion for students and staff, and the Respect at Melbourne program.
• Indigenous strategy, including research, education and engagement, student and staff planning, truth-telling and cultural heritage.

The Office of the Provost works closely with Faculties, other areas of Chancellery and external partners.

About the Office for Indigenous Employment and Development

The Office for Indigenous Employment and Development (OIED) is the University’s Indigenous Human Resources business unit, operational since January 2024. The unit is a key outcome of Murmuk Djerring, the University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Strategy 2023-2027 and the University’s continued commitment to being an employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

OIED was established to deliver Indigenous staff recruitment, retention, professional development and providing targeted support to advancing career pathways through their employment journey at the University.

The Indigenous Employment Plan 2023-2027 sets out our Unit’s four broad focus areas:

• Attraction and Recruitment
• Retention and Development
• Cultural Safety and Wellbeing
• Governance and Leadership

The OIED works across faculties and administrative divisions to embed institutional cultural change by setting strategic policy, processes and systems change that is culturally safe, culturally responsive and culturally inclusive.

About the Role

The University of Melbourne is deeply committed to advancing reconciliation and reciprocal learning with Indigenous peoples and communities. With the introduction of Murmuk Djerring, the University’s Indigenous Strategy 2023-2027, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030, and Anti-Racism Commitment, the University is rolling out a large-scale leadership and education program for all staff over the next two years to strengthen our culture and commitment to eliminating racism.

This education program sits within the OIED and is a cornerstone initiative that will support our leaders and staff in understanding their roles and responsibilities in ensuring the Indigenous students and staff feel empowered and valued, culturally safe, and treated with dignity and respect.

As Design Lead, you will plan, develop, implement, and evaluate learning solutions for the Gahgook Indigenous Cultural Education Program. You will be responsible for working with internal and external specialists in Indigenous cultural education and anti-racism education to co-design learning solutions. Additionally, 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.

You will also have:

• Designing and developing the Gahgook Indigenous Cultural Education Program learning experience through collaborative co-design processes with internal and external experts in Indigenous cultural education.
• Designing and implementing the evaluation framework for the Program and ensuring the quality of learning content and delivery.
• Applying innovative learning solutions to meet the needs of diverse stakeholders.

About You

We're seeking an experienced Design Lead who can build sustainable, effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels. You will possess strong sensitivity, empathy, maturity, and judgment, essential for working on cultural changes and managing confidential information. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills are also vital for this role.

You will also have:

• The appointee will have well-developed knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies, cultures and issues affecting Indigenous Australians and the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Indigenous Australian students, staff, community Elders and Indigenous community organisations.
• Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in leading similar L&D/OD programs at scale, in a complex organisation.
• Well demonstrated experience in designing and implementing capability development, learning programs and strategies, within a complex organisation.
• Well demonstrated understanding of the principles and application of adult learning theory and experience working with external partners to co-design learning programs.

About the University

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.

Benefits for Indigenous staff

• Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.
• University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the University’s Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Employment Framework, with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members.
• Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN).
• Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.
• Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.

'Indigenous' here means a person of Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Be Yourself

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".

Join Us!

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.

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

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.

Position Description

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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