Community Engagement Manager

University of Melbourne; Melbourne; Vor Ort; AUD 109.093 - 118.091; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Cultural leave for Indigenous staff

Access to cultural events and support services

Zusammenfassung

A leading educational institution in Melbourne is seeking a Community Engagement Manager to coordinate community partnerships and manage programs. The role involves resource allocation and engagement planning. Ideal candidates will have a degree or relevant experience and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive salary range and supports cultural leave for Indigenous staff.

Qualifikationen

• Degree or relevant experience in a large, complex service-oriented environment.
• Capacity to develop and sustain community relationships.
• Ability to negotiate community engagement initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Coordinate community partnerships and manage activities.
• Support implementation of engagement plans aligned with strategy.
• Allocate resources effectively for community programs.
• Develop engaging content for communication channels.

Kenntnisse

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Experience in developing community relationships

Negotiating community engagement initiatives

Organisational and time management skills

Cultural sensitivity

Ausbildung

Degree in a relevant field

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

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Base pay range: A$109,093.00/yr - A$118,091.00/yr.

Role type: Full-time, Fixed-term for 3 years
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Department/ School: Dilin Duwa Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Business Leadership
Salary: UoM 7 $109,093 - $118,091 p.a. plus 17% super

About the role

Reporting to the Associate Director, the Community Engagement Manager is responsible for assisting in the successful delivery of the Centre's community engagement events, programs and initiatives. This role involves resource allocation, supporting the program's lead, providing administrative assistance, and helping to ensure the operational success and communication of the Centre's engagement activities. The Community Engagement Manager will oversee a diverse portfolio of programs, including but not limited to regional workshops such as the Regional Business Series (previous workshops held in Alice Springs - Mparntwe, Shepparton - Kanny Goopna, Broome - Rubibi, and Yarrabah), as well as any new programs developed by the Centre.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Community Partnerships: Develop and manage strategic community partnerships, activities, and events to build strong relations and connections.
• Implement Engagement Plans: Support the implementation of community engagement plans aligned with Dilin Duwa's strategy, managing risks and reporting outcomes.
• Manage Resources: Allocate and manage resources effectively to support community programs and activities, ensuring timely contractor payments.
• Create Engaging Content: Develop content for various communication channels to showcase Dilin Duwa's work to internal and external stakeholders.

What you may have or can bring

• Have a degree or relevant experience in a large, complex service-oriented environment.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrate experience in developing and sustaining community relationships and partnerships.
• Have a track record in negotiating community engagement initiatives.
• Exhibit high-level organisational and time management skills.
• Show cultural sensitivity and understanding when working with diverse community groups.

About the University and Indigenous support

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

• Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.
• Indigenous Employment Plan 2023 - 2027 and Indigenous Employment Framework to improve employment outcomes for Indigenous staff.
• Indigenous Staff Network (ISN) and access to cultural events and support services.

"Indigenous" here means a person of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Be Yourself

The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to an inclusive and equitable workplace and to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages. For reasonable adjustments contact Bec Tucker or [e-mail]. More information is available on the Careers site.

Working at the University

Note: This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check (WWCC). Visa sponsorship is not available. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Application details

To apply, please include the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
• Responses against the Selection Criteria (found in the Position Description)

Applications close: 21st September at 11:55 PM AEST/Melbourne time.

Position Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Education
• Industries: Higher Education