• Job no: 0060200
  
• Location: Parkville
  
• Role type: Part-time (0.8 FTE); Continuing 
  
• Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
  
• Salary: UoM 7 – $102,338 – $110,780 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).

• Work with the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Science’s key stakeholders to strategically help deliver on their commitment to reduce Indigenous health inequity to improve health outcomes through the Advancing Health 2030 Strategy.
• Join a collaborative and dynamic team and develop key engagement initiatives.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

About the Role

The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences, (MDHS) is committed to reduce Indigenous health inequity to improve health outcomes under the current framework of the Advancing Health 2030 strategy. The Indigenous Development team have successfully led a range of projects and programs under the leadership of the Associate Dean Indigenous.

Reporting to the Senior Program Manager, the Engagement Manager, Indigenous Development will take a lead in planning, coordination and implementing key projects and events of MDHS Indigenous development. The incumbent will bring innovative and creative approaches to reach broad audiences and collaborate with various stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the development and implementation of engagement projects guided by the Faculty’s strategy Advancing Health 2030.
• Develop and oversee an integrated online profile and communication presence for MDHS Indigenous Development.
• Create, plan and lead innovative staff, student and alumni events that align with the co-ordination of Indigenous calendar events.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Engagement Manager to join our team at the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Heath Sciences. You will have demonstrated communications and event management experience and knowledge of effective marketing and communication tools and strategies. Your strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills will allow you to thrive in a complex, collaborative organisation.

You will also have:

• A Bachelor degree in a relevant field of study and relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• A demonstrated familiarity, sensitivity and respect for the different needs, aspirations and cultures of Indigenous societies.
• Demonstrated ability to identify needs and to take initiative to create innovative solutions to problems, including identifying opportunities, designing, implementing and evaluating projects.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

This position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check to ensure the University provides a safe environment for everyone.

Your New Team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences  

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.

What We Offer You!

In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!

About the University of Melbourne

We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. 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 and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.   

Benefits 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 University’s Reconciliation Action Plan 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. 

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

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.

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 the email address listed at the bottom of the page.

Join Us!

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents: 

• Resume
• 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.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Katie Robertson via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Engagement Manager - Indigenous Development - PN:0060200 enquiry via EthicalJobs. 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 attached below.