Position Number: 0058070
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full time; Continuing
Department: Office of the Provost
Salary: UOM 9 – $139,693 - $145,339 p.a. plus 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 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.
About - Office of the Provost
The Office of the Provost is led by the Provost and supports the realisation of learning and teaching, academic performance and student experience objectives, as outlined in Advancing Melbourne 2030.
The Provost oversees strategy, policy and program development and works closely with the University's academic and administrative leaders.
About the Role
As the Communications Lead for Indigenous Strategy, you'll play a pivotal role in promoting the University of Melbourne's commitment to Indigenous self-determination. You'll develop and deliver engaging content across multiple channels, showcasing Indigenous education programs, research, and partnerships. This role offers you the chance to drive awareness and advocacy for key Indigenous initiatives, working closely with senior leadership and diverse stakeholders.
Responsibilities include:
- Develop Strategic Communications: Plan and execute integrated, culturally informed communication plans for Murmuk Djerring and other key initiatives.
- Create Compelling Content: Produce high-quality materials for various channels, including media, stakeholder engagement, and internal communications.
- Build Strong Relationships: Collaborate with Indigenous colleagues across the University to effectively capture and promote Indigenous work.
- Measure and Improve: Develop feedback methodologies to ensure continuous improvement of communication initiatives.
This role will support Indigenous leadership across the University ensuring the breadth and depth of Indigenous education and research can be celebrated and communicated to a variety of audiences.
About You
You are a skilled communications professional with lived experience and a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, coupled with the ability to effectively communicate Indigenous perspectives within a complex organisational setting.
You will also have:
- Have extensive experience in strategic communications.
- Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrate a track record of delivering exceptional service in a large, complex organisation.
- Have experience in Indigenous strategy, particularly in a higher education context.
- Be proactive, adaptable, and able to work with ambiguity while maintaining high ethical standards.
- Have the ability to build collaborative relationships across a large organisation.
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 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.
'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 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 Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 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
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.
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.
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 hr-talent@unimelb.edu.au.
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