Advisor Student and Community Partnerships - Ngarara Willim

• Convenient CBD location
• Full-time, continuing position
• $85,065 p.a. + 17% superannuation

The Organisation

RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise in which teaching, research and engagement are central to achieving positive impact and creating life-changing experiences for our students. Our mission is to help shape the world through research, innovation, teaching and engagement, and to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work.

The Policy and Impact Portfolio provides focus and momentum for the projects and priorities that were identified in Ready for Life and Work: RMIT’s Strategic Plan to 2020. We have provided support for the implementation of the RMIT Strategy with a particular focus on public policy and government engagement, innovative practice in organisational capability development, and the development of new collaborations and partnerships.

The Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement is responsible for providing the leadership and strategic direction for RMIT’s whole-of-university approach to reconciliation and engagement efforts and activities. RMIT is committed to becoming the education provider and employer of choice for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community. We understand that to achieve these goals we need to live our ambition through actively engaging in a meaningful and constantly maturing relationship with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

The Role and Your Responsibilities

As the Advisor, Student and Community Partnerships, you will play a pivotal role in the recruitment of students to RMIT. You will achieve this by building strong purposeful links with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities by working collaboratively in partnership with internal and external partners to effectively engage secondary schools and students, as well as second chance learners.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will possess demonstrated knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander cultures and an understanding of community needs, particularly relating to educational and personal support needs. You will have experience in advising and supporting students to pursue their educational aspirations and goals, with a demonstrated understanding of the educational challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Your ability to manage sensitive matters in a professional and culturally sensitive manner with a strong understanding of professional boundaries will be critical to this role. You will also have excellent administrative skills, experience in project management and the ability to analyse data, identify issues, recommend action and write reports.

Qualifications

• a degree and/or postgraduate 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 educational or similar environment

• a current driver’s licence (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 a Working with Children check.

To Apply

For further information please contact Jason Brailey – Executive Officer, Ngarara Willim on 0400 116 728 or to view a position description, please see below. 

 PD- Advistor Student and Community Partnerships.docx

Applications close on 07 March 2019. 

Applicants are requested to separately address the key selection criteria as outlined in the Position Description. This role will require satisfactory confirmation of a Working with Children Check.

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a 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.