Indigenous Projects Coordinator

Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Engineering and Information Technology
Salary: AUD $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super 

• Shape FEIT’s Indigenous engagement portfolio / elevate Indigenous knowledges across engineering and IT / dedicated support and cultural benefits

• Apply to coordinate Faculty-wide Indigenous initiatives that strengthen community partnerships and transform education and research.

• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities. 

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as these positions are exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic). 

The University of Melbourne 
We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity 
In this Indigenous-identified role, you will coordinate high-impact initiatives advancing FEIT’s reconciliation commitments. You will collaborate with Indigenous leaders, staff and communities to elevate Indigenous knowledges in engineering and information technology.

What you will deliver: 

• Coordinate Indigenous engagement projects, including planning, documentation, timelines, communications, evaluation and reporting against agreed outcomes.
• Lead culturally significant events and celebrations, ensuring meaningful participation by Indigenous communities, staff, students and external partners.
• Develop and implement FEIT’s Indigenous Engagement and Marketing Plan, creating compelling content across web, social and other channels.
• Design and support programs that grow Indigenous student pipelines, staff cultural capability and Indigenous research and philanthropic initiatives.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support to committees, working groups and partnerships, maintaining accurate records, budgets and processes.

You may be a great fit if you: 

• Identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person and meet eligibility under Special Measure provisions.
• Hold an undergraduate qualification, or equivalent experience and training, relevant to project coordination or related fields.
• Demonstrate strong project management capability, balancing competing deadlines while delivering initiatives to agreed scope, quality and timelines.
• Bring proven secretariat experience, including drafting accurate agendas, minutes, briefing papers, reports and presentation materials.
• Communicate clearly with culturally diverse stakeholders and show deep cultural awareness regarding Indigenous communities and contexts.
• Use digital tools confidently, including web content management systems and administrative databases, and learn new systems quickly.

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 fulfilment, including: 

• Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
• Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being 
• Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning

• Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.

• Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company 

• Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program 

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team
At the Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, you will join a globally recognised, multidisciplinary community. Our people work across computing, engineering and information technologies to deliver education and research with real societal impact.
Guided by the FEIT 2035 strategy, we collaborate with industry, governments and communities on transformational missions. We are deeply committed to elevating Indigenous knowledge, strengthening reconciliation and creating an environment where Indigenous staff thrive, feel supported and shape our future direction.

Be Yourself 
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants 
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
  
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.

• You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

• Please upload your responses to the Selection Criteria, found in the Position Description. Learn more about responding to Selection Criteria

Want to know more?

• For questions related to our recruitment process email Brett Verity at [email protected]

• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected] (subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Position Description: 

JR-019809 Indigenous Projects Coordinator PD.doc

JR-019809 Indigenous Projects Coordinator PD.pdf