Equity Outreach Program Advisor
Company: RMIT University
Location: Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Posted On: Posted 2 Days Ago
Time Left to Apply: End Date: November 1, 2024 (18 days left to apply)
Job Requisition ID: JR31538
Overview:
Full-time, Continuing position
Salary: HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working
About You
As Equity Outreach Program Advisor, you will work in a collaborative manner across teams to support the development & delivery of the ‘I Belong’ equity outreach program.
‘I Belong’ is RMIT's dynamic approach to inspiring and building tertiary engagement for secondary school students. Our applied learning programs give selected Schools Network Access Program (SNAP) school students the opportunity to explore a university campus and discover what future is possible through tertiary study.
You will be involved in developing, coordinating and implementing the successful delivery of discipline-specific programs for students from SNAP Schools, as well as workshops on aspiration building, pathway exploration and discipline tasters.
The position works with a small and enthusiastic team and with internal stakeholders in RMIT portfolios, Colleges and Schools, including the Ngarara Willim Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students. External partners include over 200 Victorian secondary schools in the RMIT SNAP Partnership.
Some out of hours work and travel is required.
To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:
- Demonstrated understanding of community diversity, with the proven capacity to draw upon related skills and expertise to deliver equity programs that are targeted and responsive.
- Proven planning, organisational, event and project management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders and partners to achieve defined outcomes.
- Effective communication skills, including experience in public speaking, and the proven ability to liaise at all levels with a culturally diverse group of people.
- Capacity to work independently as well as collaboratively in multi-disciplinary teams in a large organisation, including strong problem-solving skills to achieve identified outcomes.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About the Portfolio
The Education Portfolio is headed by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Education and Vice President who leads the planning and implementation of the University’s strategies related to RMIT’s academic programs and the RMIT student experience.
The Portfolio is responsible for services to support the quality of RMIT programs, including the professional development of academic staff, continuous improvement of the student experience, learning and teaching outcomes and the management of learning and research information sources.
The Education Portfolio plays a key role in empowering students to access education, participate actively in the life of the University and achieve successful and fulfilling lives beyond graduation. The provision of a stimulating and satisfying experience for students is a priority for the University.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Andrea Brown (Coordinator, Equity Outreach Programs) via email andrea.brown@rmit.edu.au
Position Description: Equity Outreach Program Advisor
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Applications Close:
31 Oct 2024 11.59 pm
RMIT 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 Islander 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 (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au.
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