• Make a positive impact on the lives of our students
• Showcase your exceptional organisational and communication skills
• The position is located at our Footscray Park Campus.

About Us:

At Victoria University, our aim is to be a global leader in dual-sector learning and research by 2028. Join us on the journey and help us achieve our strategic drives embedded in our Strategic Plan 2022-2028: Start well, finish brilliantly. One of the drivers “Thriving place to Study and Work” will enable us to continue to create places that our students and staff love to belong and feel immense pride.

About the Role:

You will lead teams delivering impactful programs and services that make Victoria University a welcoming, inclusive and fair place for all. The Senior Manager, Student Equity and Advocacy will drive collaboration across all areas of university life to improve experiences for students in terms of accessibility, cultural inclusion, LGBTQIA+ inclusion and for students from disadvantaged backgrounds. You will foster excellence, leading advocacy, accessibility and equity teams, programs and services.

This is a continuing, full-time (36.75 hours per week) position at a HEW 9 classification, $128,446 - $133,636 per annum plus 17% employer superannuation.

An example of your responsibilities or duties you may perform will include:

• Lead and manage teams
• Oversee equity programs and funding
• Drive creation and implementation of plans

About you:

You are a leader with significant experience and contemporary understanding of equity, diversity and intersectionality. You bring a strategic focus to whole-of-university transformation and an accountable and continuous improvement approach to managing teams.

• You have extensive experience in removing barriers to participation for people with a range of identities and backgrounds.
• You are an ideal fit for this role if you are adept at connecting big picture objectives with operational action.
• You are an excellent communicator. You are calm and flexible. You bring clarity, warmth and humour and are committed to operating with integrity.
• You will be attracted to this role for the opportunity to make a significant social justice impact and to be part of an organisation that shares your values.

What We Offer:

For information on our employee benefits, flexible working, discounts in private health insurance and gym memberships and salary packaging please visit https://www.vu.edu.au/staff/benefits-services-for-staff

How to Apply:

To submit your application click on the Apply Now.

Your Application Must Include:

• A cover letter,
• Your curriculum vitae/resume,
• Your responses to the Key Selection Criteria listed in the Position Description 
• Evidence of applicable qualifications, licences and registrations

Who Do You Contact?

For further information relating to the position, please contact Heather Marsh, Director- Student Equity, Safety and Wellbeing Email: [email protected] using the subject line: Senior Manager - Student Equity and Advocacy enquiry via EthicalJobs.

To discuss any required adjustments or needs during the recruitment and selection process, please reach out to Shiva Foroutan, from the Recruitment and Rewards team at [email protected].

Our Commitment to Protecting Country:

Victoria University honours its deep diversity as a foundation for collaboration and social progress. We will demonstrate sensitivity in respecting First Nation perspectives. We will ensure that we respect our Indigenous voices and commit to sustainable Protecting Country. We will take leadership responsibility, in all that we do, to improve the health and wellbeing of our local and global communities, and the planet that we share.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion at VU

The University encourages applications from women, gender diverse, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from under-represented backgrounds in this field. The University believes that diversity of the workforce adds value to the University and creates a stronger, richer working environment for everyone. The University is committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process for candidates with particular access needs. Candidates who require adjustments are encouraged to contact the designated person in this advert to discuss their needs

A position description is attached.