Senior Advisor, Indigenous Careers and Engagement Student Services, Other (Education & Training)
Full-time, fixed-term contract position until Nov 2025 to lead career development programs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - Indigenous Identified role * Salary Level HEW 8 ($112,068 pa + 17% Superannuation) Based at the RMIT campus in the heart of the city About RMIT
RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with a mission to help shape the world through research, innovation and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for students to prepare them for life and work.
About the role
The Indigenous Careers and Engagement role provides leadership and strategic advice in the planning, delivery and evaluation of career development programs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students within RMIT.
The role has a strong focus on building strategic relationships and driving engagement with internal and external stakeholders, including industry, community organisations and program delivery partners, to enhance industry and career opportunities provided to Indigenous students and to support the continuous improvement of these programs.
Based within the Ngarara Willim Centre, the role also builds relationships with students by providing tailored advice on career planning and pathways throughout the student lifecycle, including students studying online and within Community programs.
The role works with OIERE leadership to support the delivery of RMIT's Indigenous Strategic Commitments and achieve the graduate employment outcomes outlined in Knowledge with Action: RMIT's Strategy to 2031, as well as RMIT's ongoing commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.
About You
To be successful in this position, you'll have as a minimum:
A highly developed understanding of the systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities regarding education and employment.
Knowledge of the labour market and education sectors.
Ability to develop and manage career development programs.
High level interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop, manage and maintain strategic relationships with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
The ability to capture and analyse data to effectively provide insights, reporting and recommendations.
A team collaborative manner and also the ability to work autonomously.
Relevant work experience within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Qualifications/Experience
A degree in a relevant field of educational pertaining to this position, or extensive relevant experience with the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community in an education or similar environment.
A background in Higher education student support and/or administration is desirable.
A current driver's licence is essential.
In accordance with this position's identification under Section 83 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1995 , the incumbent will be of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing and maintaining a Working with Children Check .
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position.
For further information about this position, please contact Nicole Shanahan, Manager, Indigenous Student Education via email
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