Current opportunities for existing staff at Melbourne

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Indigenous Health Leadership Project Officer

Position Number: 0065838
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Continuing
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Melbourne Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Salary: Academic Level A: $83,468 - $113,262 p.a. plus 17% super

  • Accelerate Indigenous health leadership / Contribute to groundbreaking research / Foster next-gen Indigenous leaders
  • Apply now to shape the future of Indigenous health leadership and make a lasting impact 
  • Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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 age-old 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.

In line with the 2024 Enterprise Agreement clause 1.15.5 & 1.15.6.2, the University is committed to growing the number of Continuing jobs, and to increase the proportion of Continuing employment FTE in comparison to Fixed-Term or Casual employment. As part of this shared objective, all continuing vacancies will be advertised internally for a minimum of five working days to allow for current staff at the University to apply and be considered - ahead of external recruitment. 

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Your next career opportunity
As an Indigenous Health Leadership Project Officer at the University of Melbourne Poche Centre, you'll play a crucial role in fostering the next generation of Indigenous leaders in health. You'll have the opportunity to support and deliver innovative leadership programmes, contribute to cutting-edge research, and engage with a diverse network of stakeholders. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact on Indigenous health outcomes whilst developing your own skills in a supportive, values-driven environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Support Leadership Programme Delivery: Assist in all aspects of the Indigenous Health Leadership Program, from recruitment to evaluation.
  • Engage with Stakeholders: Establish and maintain an active Community of Practice, engaging alumni and wider stakeholders to build partnerships and mentoring opportunities.
  • Contribute to Research: Support research projects, including ethics applications, data management, analysis, and knowledge translation.
  • Promote Centre Initiatives: Collaborate with the Communications Coordinator to effectively market and promote the Centre's work and events

You may be a great fit if:

You are a dynamic individual with a PhD (or near completion) in a relevant field, possessing excellent interpersonal skills and a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, cultures, and health issues.

You may also:

  • Have extensive knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, leadership, and relevant social and political issues.
  • Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Be able to work autonomously and adapt to changing demands.
  • Have experience in the higher education sector or familiarity with the University of Melbourne's structure and objectives.
  • Show a commitment to the Faculty values of Collaboration, Compassion, Respect, Integrity, and Accountability.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

  • Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
  • Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
  • Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
  • Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences has an enviable research record and is the University of Melbourne’s largest faculty in terms of management of financial resources, employment of academic and professional staff, teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate (including research higher degree) students and the conduct of basic and applied research. The Faculty’s annual revenue is $628m with approximately 55% of this income related to research activities.

The Faculty has a student teaching load in excess of 8,500 equivalent full-time students including more than 1,300 research higher degree students. The Faculty has approximately 2,195 staff comprising 642 professional staff and 1,553 research and teaching staff.

The Faculty has appointed Australia’s first Associate Dean (Indigenous Development) to lead the development and implementation of the Faculty’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which will be aligned with the broader University – wide plan. To enable the Faculty to improve its Indigenous expertise knowledge base, the Faculty’s RAP will address Indigenous employment, Indigenous student recruitment and retention, Indigenous cultural recognition and building partnerships with the Indigenous community as key areas of development..

Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe 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 barrier-free 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 Groizard +61 3 9035 3218 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au.  You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring

If 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 oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au.

Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
  • The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the Position Description)

^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.

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