• Job no: 0057424
• Location: Parkville
• Role type: Full-time/Part-time; Continuing
• Department: Office of the Provost
• Salary: UOM 8 – $119,742 - $129,607 p.a. (pro rata for part-time) plus 17% super
• Manage the implementation of the University of Melbourne’s first Anti-Racism Action Plan
• Support delivery of the University’s Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030 and strategic leadership of anti-racism initiatives for students and staff
• Brilliant benefits and a flexible hybrid work environment

About the Role

The Project Manager (Anti-Racism) plays a vital role in advancing the University of Melbourne’s commitment to anti-racism and fostering an inclusive environment for culturally diverse students and staff. Reporting to the Director (Diversity & Inclusion), this role manages the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the University's Anti-Racism Action Plan. Collaboration with various stakeholders is key to this role's success.

To excel in this position, you should have experience leading complex projects from inception to completion, possess strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, and have an understanding of anti-racism principles.

To know more about the University's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2030, please review - Diversity and inclusion strategy (unimelb.edu.au)

Your responsibilities will include:

• Manage, under the guidance of the Director, the implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the University’s Anti-Racism Action Plan.
• Provide advice to the Director (Diversity & Inclusion) on anti-racism and cultural diversity and inclusion initiatives.
• As a member of the Diversity and Inclusion team, support delivery of a range of initiatives related to implementation of the Diversity and inclusion Strategy 2030 and the University’s anti-racism commitment.
• Coordinate and support advisory/working groups and contractors. Build strong relationships with students and staff with lived experience of racism, including student representatives, to inform the delivery of a range of anti-racism initiatives at the University.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with success implementing and managing diversity and inclusion initiatives. You will have demonstrated strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including risk management, and sophisticated stakeholder engagement expertise to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Outstanding communication skills with the ability to tailor effective and impactful communications will be vital to the role.

You will also have:

• Sound knowledge of anti-racism and/or diversity and inclusion that includes an understanding of current legislation and of leading practice in the higher education, government and/or corporate sectors.
• Demonstrated experience and success implementing and managing D&I programs, initiatives or projects in complex organisational settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated strategic thinking, synthesising and problem-solving skills that include identification of risk and risk management strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and professionalism in navigating complex and sensitive issues with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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

This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check. This is essential to guarantee a secure environment for all individuals at the University. 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.

Your new team – Office of The Provost

The Office of the Provost supports achievement of the vision and objectives for people and community, learning and teaching, and academic performance contained in our institutional strategy - Advancing Melbourne 2030.

The Office of the Provost portfolio sits alongside other divisions (Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Research & Enterprise, Global, Culture & Engagement, Advancement, Communications & Marketing, and Administration & Finance) within Chancellery, and is responsible for:

• Indigenous strategy, including research, education and engagement, student and staff planning, truth-telling and cultural heritage.
• People and Community, including Diversity and Inclusion, Human Resources, academic and professional staff careers, and University community-building.
• Education and student experience, including curriculum, teaching and learning quality and innovation, learning technologies and spaces, student wellbeing and engagement and widening participation for students from diverse backgrounds

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!

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.

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.

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

Recruitment Adjustments

We are dedicated to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process and any subsequent employment. If you require adjustments to facilitate your participation at this application stage, please contact us at [email protected], using the subject line: Project Manager - Anti-Racism - Recruitment Process Adjustments Request via EthicalJobs. If you are invited to an interview, the hiring manager will be in touch to support any adjustments you may require.

Join Us!

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter of no more than two pages that:
  • Outlines your interest in this role
  • Addresses the following three selection criteria as listed in the position description

1. Sound knowledge of anti-racism and/or diversity and inclusion that includes an understanding of current legislation and of leading practice in the higher education, government and/or corporate sectors.
2. Demonstrated experience and success implementing and managing D&I programs, initiatives or projects in complex organisational settings.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka via email at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Manager - Anti-Racism - 0057424 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 contact details listed on the Position Description.

Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.

Position Description:Project Manager Anti Racism_PD.pdf