Director and Chief of Staff, Indigenous Portfolio

Director and Chief of Staff, Indigenous Portfolio

Job no: 0033809

Location: Parkville

Role type: Full-time, Continuing

Department: Office of the Provost - Indigenous Strategy

Salary: Senior Manager 2 - An attractive remuneration package to be negotiated; plus 17% super pa

A senior role in a collaborative, culturally rich environment, leading the largest Indigenous program in the university sector.

An exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team, offering strategic guidance, managing key projects, and building strong partnerships to drive Indigenous education, research, and governance.

Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment!

About the Role

The Director and Chief of Staff, Indigenous Portfolio at the University of Melbourne leads the coordinated development and implementation of the University's Indigenous strategy in collaboration with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) and Indigenous leadership across the University. This role provides strategic advice, manages key projects, manages governance processes and oversees stakeholder engagement with Indigenous communities, government, and corporate partners. The position plays a critical role in advancing Indigenous participation and Indigenous knowledges in education and research, through supporting the successful delivery of the Murmuk Djerring strategy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high level and expert advice to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), the Associate Provost, the Vice-Chancellor, Provost, Deans and other senior University officers on a wide range of Indigenous related issues
• Leading and developing a high-performing, culturally aware expert team.
• Shaping strategic thinking with respect to the broad range of Indigenous issues within the University and externally.

Who we are looking for

The successful candidate will bring a strong strategic mindset, exceptional communication and collaboration skills and demonstrated ability to deliver program outcomes that advance Indigenous knowledge and leadership and achieve University objectives.

Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures, and the ability to work respectfully with Indigenous Australians including academic and community leaders, staff and students is essential for this role.

Your conceptual agility, diplomacy, strong personal ethics and commitment to continuous learning will enable you to lead effectively in partnership with a wide range of stakeholders across a diversity of projects.

In developing a strong multi-disciplinary Indigenous Portfolio team, you will draw on strong people leadership skills and ability to focus effort and nurture talent.

You will draw on your exceptional program and project management skills, experience in governance and policy and ability to draw on data and evidence to evaluate and improve programs and create impact.

Further information regarding responsibilities and requirements please refer to the attached PD.

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your new team – The Indigenous Strategy Team

The Indigenous Strategy team, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous, develops, monitors, and reports on the University’s Indigenous strategy, while managing external and statutory reporting on Indigenous outcomes. They implement key Signature Projects under the Murmuk Djerring strategy and support Faculties and Chancellery in advancing their Indigenous strategies.

The team also oversees initiatives like Indigenous cultural heritage and truth-telling, promotes the University’s Indigenous work through publications and events, and represents the University externally. They provide executive support to five Indigenous governance committees and manage high-profile events, including National Reconciliation Week.

What we offer you!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services, and discounts on graduate courses. For more information check out our benefits page.

The University of Melbourne

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Be yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities, and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality, and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

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".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture, and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• The responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Fahim Farzad via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the contact details listed on the Position Description.

Position Description

Advertised: 26 Sep 2024 12:05 AM AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 13 Oct 2024 11:55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

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