Manager, First Peoples Workforce Development
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Job Summary
Overview:
Full-timeContinuing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islanderdesignated position
Salary Academic LevelHEW9 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at theMelbourne CBDcampusand hybrid ways of working
About The Role
With RMITs strategic shift fromReconciliation toward Responsible Practice the Manager First Peoples Workforce Development plays a key role in leading the design and transformation of how RMIT attracts developsrecognisesandretainsFirst Nations talent.
Grounded in the spirit of RMITsBundjilStatement and our commitment to understanding ways of knowing doing and being onplace the role is responsible for guiding the transition from RMITs current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan toward a renewed Workforce Development Plan translating commitment into sustained action and measurable outcomes.
Building on the momentum ofStateTreaty and in partnership with the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN) Colleges Portfolios and community partners the role influences system-level change to strengthen accountability cultural safety self-determination and fulfilling career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the university.
What You Will Do
Lead the developmentimplementationand evolution of RMITs Aboriginal and Torres Strait IslanderStrategicWorkforce Development Plan setting clear direction and outcomesinformed byTreaty and aligned to RMITs strategic priorities.
Drive measurable improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomesincluding recruitment retentionprogressionand leadership representation using data and insight to inform action.
Shape and influence enterprise-wide workforce practices to improve Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander employment outcomes embedding Responsible Practice and culturally safe approachesinto decision-making and systems.
Partner with Colleges and Portfolios to embed local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderemployment plans distributing ownership and accountability for delivery and outcomes.
Build trusted relationships with the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN)stakeholdersand community partners ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives inform workforce design and implementation.
Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders across RMITs colleges and portfoliosstrengthening capability to lead culturally safe teams and deliver on Aboriginal and Torres StraitIslander employment commitments.
Design and deliver initiatives that strengthen sustainable talent pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff from attraction through to leadership.
Contribute toorganizationalcapabilityby embedding inclusive and culturally safe practices and building understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment priorities across the University.
About You
You are an experiencedFirst NationsAboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderpersonwithprovenstrategicexperiencedevelopingcreatingandimplementingstrategicAboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderworkforce development plans.
For this role you must be of AustralianAboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage withdemonstratedcultural capability and integrity including the ability tobuild trust and work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
To Be SuccessfulInThis PositionYoullHave
Demonstrated understandingof the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanderpeoples with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively and apply this understanding in workforce design and decision-making.
Experience designing and embedding workforce ororganisationalinitiatives thattranslatestrategy and plans into sustainedbehaviouraland system change.
Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander employment outcomes including recruitment retentionprogressionand
leadership pathways.
Proven capacity to influence and partner with senior leaders to shape decision-making and embed accountability in complexorganisationalenvironments.
Strong understandingof Aboriginal andTorres Strait Islander workforce prioritiesincludingcultural safetyself-determinationandequitableemployment outcomes
Ability to use datainsightand evidence to inform decision-making and track progress againstworkforce outcomes
Experience contributing to orleading Aboriginaland Torres Strait Islander employment orworkforce development plans within a large or complexorganisation.
Understanding of Responsible Practice and its application inorganisationalsystems policiesand ways of working.
Experience workinginpartnership withAboriginal andTorres Strait Islander communitiesstakeholder groups or networks to co-design and deliver outcomes.
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.
About theGroup
The Capability and Employee Experience team delivers a range ofplanned data driven evidence based initiatives that positivelyimpactthe Universitys culture upliftcapabilityand improve the employee experience with a particular focus on employeevoice and diversityand inclusion. The Capability and Employe Experience team works across all employee levels from emergent to executive providing facilitation coachinginsightand learning expertise.
The Capability Inclusion and Leadership team to which thisposition reports delivers leadershiporganisationalworkforce development inclusion andcapability initiatives aligned to RMITs Knowledge with Action Strategy.
ToApply
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For further information about this position please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contactBianca Jenkinsvia email.
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4 June 2026 11.59 pmRMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed tobeinga 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.
In line with RMIT Universitys commitment to a safe respectful and inclusive environment from 1 January 2026 the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a genderbased violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant preemployment background checks including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMITs safety obligations.
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 or visit our Careers page for more contact information - are a Circle Back Initiative Employer we commit to respond to every applicant.
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