Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 15-Sep-2024
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholders to integrate best practices in consultation, cultural learning, Designing with Country, and procurement across project lifecycles.
- Engage and work alongside Indigenous communities, knowledge holders, and internal and external stakeholders to ensure meaningful participation and foster understanding and support for Indigenous communities.
- Build and nurture community partnerships that contribute to positive social, economic, and cultural outcomes aligned with the University’s strategic objectives.
- Provide high-level advice and strategic support to senior leadership, ensuring informed and timely decisions.
- Collaborate with technical service providers in environmental, heritage, planning, design, and infrastructure to align their work with the University’s strategy and project goals.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualification or actively working towards one in planning, communications, project management, or a related field.
- Experience engaging with Indigenous peoples, cultures, and issues, with a focus on developing and implementing strategies that improve cultural practices and foster relationships with Indigenous communities.
- Exceptional communication skills, including the ability to write executive-level reports and convey complex ideas to diverse stakeholders across cultural contexts.
- Proven ability to build consensus in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, escalating issues appropriately and collaborating on solutions.
- Strong strategic thinking skills, enabling identification of opportunities and effective planning and execution of projects.
Benefits
- Competitive Remuneration: Higher Education Worker Level 8 - $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. (comprising base salary of $110,477 to $122,641 p.a., plus 17% Superannuation and Leave Loading).
- Professional Development: Access to a range of development and networking opportunities.
- Health and Wellbeing: Comprehensive health insurance plans, wellness programs, and access to fitness facilities.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements.
- Campus Amenities: Access to on-site cafes, libraries, and recreational facilities.
Notes
- This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; applicants must have full, unrestricted working rights.
Dates
- Opening Date: 05-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Aug-2024
Location
- Melbourne, Australia
Salary
- Total remuneration valued to $117,590 - $127,214 (pro rata) pa, including salary component $99,365 - $107,498 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading. 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff. Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
Responsibilities
- Implementation of widening participation pre-access, access and participation programs and projects on specific ACU campuses with a focus on students from low SES backgrounds, students in regional and remote areas and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Building and sustaining strong relationships with schools and community organisations, and internal ACU stakeholders.
- Collaboration university wide including with ACU Indigenous Higher Education Unit to develop and implement widening participation programs.
- Evaluating and reporting on project and program outcomes.
- Contributing to planning and promotion of widening participation programs and projects consistent with the ACU widening participation agenda across the student lifecycle.
- Contributing to and protecting the safety and wellbeing of students in ACU widening participation programs including children and vulnerable people.
Requirements
- Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position.
- This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Study leave provisions.
- A variety of leave provisions.
- Salary packaging options.
- Access to generous benefits as an ACU staff member.
Notes
- General enquiries can be sent to Melanie Seal Moradi - Equity and Inclusion at: melanie.sealmoradi@acu.edu.au
- ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.
- Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy.
Senior Development Manager (Indigenous)
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Salary
- UOM 9 – $139,693-$145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of prospective major gift donors, focusing on securing gifts for Indigenous priorities
- Partner with senior academic and advancement colleagues to facilitate transformational multi-million gifts
- Engage with senior leaders in business and community to secure philanthropic and social impact grants
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders to advance fundraising goals
Requirements
- Proven experience working with Indigenous leaders
- Demonstrated experience working with leaders in business, community and/or government
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Able to successfully navigate complexity
- A curiosity mindset and desire to learn
Benefits
- 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 Indigenous Employment Plan 2023 - 2027 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
Notes
- 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).
- In the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed.
Senior Development Manager (Indigenous)
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 03-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 24-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, 3010, Australia
Salary
- UOM 9 – $139,693-$145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of prospective major gift donors, focusing on securing gifts for Indigenous priorities
- Partner with senior academic and advancement colleagues to facilitate transformational multi-million gifts
- Engage with senior leaders in business and community to secure philanthropic and social impact grants
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous and non-Indigenous stakeholders to advance fundraising goals
Requirements
- Proven experience working with Indigenous leaders
- Demonstrated experience working with leaders in business, community and/or government
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
- Able to successfully navigate complexity
- A curiosity mindset and desire to learn
Benefits
- 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 Indigenous Employment Plan 2023 - 2027 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.
Notes
- 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).
- In the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed.
Manager, Outreach and Engagement (School Programs)
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 11-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 25-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 8: $119,742 – $129,607 p.a + 17% super
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of equity outreach programs aimed at inspiring students from low socioeconomic, regional, rural, and remote communities to consider higher education at the University of Melbourne.
- Design and implement workshops and campus immersion experiences that align with secondary school curricula, providing meaningful opportunities for students traditionally underrepresented in tertiary education.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships with schools, manage stakeholder relationships, and oversee the recruitment and training of student peer mentors.
- Ensure effective operations while contributing to the key strategic goal of widening participation and empowering students to achieve their full potential.
Requirements
- A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in education or educational programmes within a cultural or public engagement setting.
- A demonstrated understanding of community diversity, with a proven ability to utilise relevant skills and expertise to develop and deliver targeted and responsive equity programs.
- Strong planning, organisational, event, and project management skills, with experience coordinating staff for effective event and program delivery, and implementing continuous improvement practices.
- Experience in planning, developing, and delivering education programs for secondary school audiences, coupled with a solid understanding of Victorian and national secondary school curricula.
- Strong critical thinking skills necessary to design programs and solutions that support student development and aspirations for higher education.
Benefits
- Salary packaging
- Subsidised health and wellbeing services
- Fitness and cultural clubs
- 25% discount on graduate courses for staff and their immediate families
- Generous leave provisions
Notes
- This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position; current valid work rights for Australia are required.
Director and Chief of Staff, Indigenous Portfolio
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 26-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- Senior Manager 2 - An attractive remuneration package to be negotiated; plus 17% super pa
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Strong strategic mindset
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills
- Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous societies and cultures
- Ability to work respectfully with Indigenous Australians including academic and community leaders, staff and students
- Exceptional program and project management skills
- Experience in governance and policy
- Ability to draw on data and evidence to evaluate and improve programs
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Partnerships Manager - Innovation Precincts
The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Dates
- Opening Date: 29-Aug-2024
- Closing Date: 22-Sep-2024
Location
- Parkville, Victoria, Australia
Salary
- UOM 9 - $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 17% super
Responsibilities
- Coordinate university engagement with co-located industry partners at Melbourne Connect, ensuring effective strategic collaboration and business outcomes across research, teaching and learning, precinct events, and broader ecosystem development.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective tenants, providing strategic management and understanding their goals and industry position.
- Identify and co-create new collaboration and product opportunities, triage leads, and negotiate deals to enhance tenant-partner outcomes.
- Supporting development of partnership services in innovation developments, including the Aikenhead Centre for Medical Discovery and Australian Institute for Infectious Diseases.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in leading business development with financial accountability, managing multiple partner accounts, and working across academia, business, and government sectors.
- A degree or advanced qualification in a relevant field, which provides a solid foundation of knowledge and skills to support the development and delivery of commercial services within complex and dynamic industries.
- Specialised in sectors such as digital technologies, STEM-M (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine), or commercial education, applying deep industry knowledge to create innovative solutions and capitalise on emerging opportunities in these fields.
- Demonstrated a proven track record in the design, implementation, and management of partnership services, with a strong focus on driving value, improving outcomes, and fostering sustainable business growth.
Benefits
- Generous leave provisions
- Salary packaging
- Health and well-being services
- Discounts on graduate courses
Notes
- This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Dates
- Opening Date: 24-Sep-2024
- Closing Date: 13-Oct-2024
Location
- Herston Campus
Salary
- Base salary will be in the range $111,154.58 - $124,619.84 + 17% Superannuation (HEW level 8)
Responsibilities
- Guide researchers in identifying contacts and potential funding from government and non-government organisations, and manage research contracts and agreements, including negotiation and review.
- Identify and support the pursuit of research funding opportunities, including drafting and reviewing competitive funding applications.
- Provide guidance on budget preparation, facilitate expert research methodologies, and ensure quality assurance and integrity in research activities.
Requirements
- Postgraduate qualifications and relevant experience in public health research or equivalent education and training.
- Proven skills in research management and working autonomously, preferably in a large, complex institution.
- Knowledge of industry, philanthropic, and Australian granting schemes, with experience in writing and editing competitive funding applications (e.g., ARC, NHMRC, MRFF).
- Experience in successfully engaging with external and research partners.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to organise and prioritise work, effectively meeting deadlines under pressure.
Benefits
- 26 weeks paid parental leave or 14 weeks paid primary caregiver leave
- 17% superannuation contributions
- 17.5% annual leave loading
- Access to flexible working arrangements including hybrid working options, flexible start/finish times, purchased leave
- Health and wellness discounts – fitness passport access, free yearly flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to our Employee Assistance Program for staff and their immediate family
- UQ Study for Staff
- Cheap parking (from just $5.75 a day)
- Salary packaging options
Notes
- The successful candidate may be required to complete a number of pre-employment checks, including: right to work in Australia, criminal check and education check.
- You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Project Officer, Urban Rivers, Sustainability Education & Partnerships
Western Sydney University Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University
Dates
- Opening Date: Not Available
- Closing Date: 23-Sep-2024
Location
- Hawkesbury Campus, Western Sydney University
Salary
- HEW Level 6 $42,943 to $46,029 p.a. (comprising Salary of $36,287 to $39,895 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support for the RRRPP Project and the SEP team to meet project milestones and compliance requirements.
- Coordinate stakeholder relationships including committee and working group support.
- Organize engagement events and educational outreach.
- Support project reporting, profiling, and evaluation.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in managing financial processes within project scopes, including budget monitoring and coordinating quotes and invoices.
- Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Proven track record of fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- High-level computer literacy, with proficiency in MS Office, desktop publishing, Excel, digital project management tools, and web research.
- Ability to collate, analyze, and synthesize information into comprehensive reports for diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and initiative in complex environments.
- Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
- Current driver's license for travel to other campuses as needed.
Benefits
- Part-time position (0.4 FTE) for 3 years.
- Opportunity to work on a significant project funded by the Australian Government.
- Engagement with community organizations and stakeholders in sustainability education.
Notes
- Only applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
- Evidence of working rights in Australia is required at the time of application.