Associate Director, Indigenous Partnerships
Associate Director, Indigenous Partnerships
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Associate Director Indigenous Partnerships
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Location:Parkville
Role type: Full Time; Continuing
Department:Office of the Provost
Salary: Senior Manager salary package with up to 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 ageold 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 the Role
The Associate Director Indigenous Partnerships plays a pivotal role in advancing the University of Melbournes commitment to Indigenous engagement and reconciliation. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for the Universitys placebased partnerships with Indigenous communities in Melbourne (Narrm) the Goulburn Valley and NorthEast Arnhem Land. The role involves fostering strong enduring relationships with Traditional Owners Indigenous community leaders and external partners in government cultural and education sectors. Working closely with the Director Indigenous Partnerships this position contributes to developing and implementing initiatives that promote reciprocal learning and mutual benefit through teaching research and capabilitybuilding.
The Associate Director also oversees the daytoday management of the Indigenous Partnerships team ensuring effective engagement across Faculties and adherence to governance processes. This role is instrumental in translating the Universitys Indigenous strategy into tangible outcomes driving social change and impact in collaboration with Indigenous communities.
Responsibilities include:
- Support the development and implementation of the strategic vision for the University of Melbournes Indigenous placebased partnerships across the three regions
- Work collaboratively with Indigenous community partners to progress shared goals and objectives focused on reciprocal learning and benefit through teaching research and capabilitybuilding.
- Promote and support Indigenous partnerships within the University working with Faculties to facilitate new research and teaching initiatives and to grow existing relationships.
- Contribute to the delivery of the Murmuk Djerring Indigenous Strategy working in close collaboration with the Indigenous Strategy team to advance the Partnerships priority theme and related initiatives.
This role offers a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of shaping meaningful partnerships between a leading university and Indigenous communities driving realworld impact and social change. As part of a dynamic and committed team within the Office of the Provost youll have the chance to influence strategic decisions collaborate with diverse stakeholders and contribute significantly to the Universitys reconciliation journey all while developing your leadership skills in a supportive and innovative environment.
About You
You will be a highly empathetic and culturally sensitive leader with exceptional communication and relationshipbuilding skills capable of navigating complex stakeholder environments with diplomacy and respect. Your strategic thinking and ability to translate vision into action will be complemented by your adaptability and resilience in managing diverse projects and partnerships. As a collaborative team player youll also demonstrate strong initiative and the capacity to work autonomously driving outcomes that benefit both the University and Indigenous communities.
You will also have:
- Highly developed relationshipbuilding communication and negotiation skills in both Indigenous and nonIndigenous contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to contribute to strategic planning processes and to support the development of initiatives to achieve agreed strategic objectives.
- Proven experience in designing delivering and evaluating significant projects and programs in collaboration with Indigenous communities at a regional and/or national level.
- Demonstrated experience in preparing highquality complex written documents such as discussion papers briefings business cases and project plans with a strong focus on accuracy clarity and strategic insight.
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.
Support for Indigenous staff
- Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to ten days noncumulative 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 Planand 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
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a childsafe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued respected and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity ethnicity sexual orientation disability age being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrierfree and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements please feel free to contact Kim Groizardor send an email titled Reasonable Adjustments to . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at .
Join Us!
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.
If you feel this role is right for you please submit your application including a brief cover letter your resume and your responses against the selection criteria^ (found in the Position Description) for the role.
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies please go to Description
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Applications close: AUS Eastern Standard Time
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
