Indigenous Access & Engagement Lead

RMIT University Vietnam; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 109,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Cultural leave (10 days)

Job summary

RMIT University invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Access and Engagement. The role leads admissions within the Ngarara Willim Centre to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ access and enrolment, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

The position focuses on maximizing educational aspirations, culturally appropriate support, and data-driven program improvements, with a hybrid work arrangement at Melbourne City Campus.

Qualifications

• Well developed community connections and knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.
• Experience advising and supporting students to pursue educational goals for First Nations students.
• Excellent administrative skills including accurate and efficient record keeping and financial management.
• Demonstrated project management experience with ability to work autonomously and manage deadlines.
• Ability to analyse data, identify issues, and write reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build rapport with staff, students and community.
• Proven ability to supervise staff to improve Indigenous education outcomes.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead admissions processes within the Ngarara Willim Centre to support Indigenous access and enrolments.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to support educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Analyse data and prepare reports to inform program improvements.
• Manage competing priorities and deadlines with a proactive approach.
• Supervise staff to enhance student outcomes and service delivery.

Skills

Community connections

Cultural knowledge

Student advising

Record keeping

Project management

Data analysis

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Staff supervision

Reports writing

Job description

RMIT University invites applications for a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Access and Engagement. The role leads admissions within the Ngarara Willim Centre to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ access and enrolment, in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.

The position focuses on maximizing educational aspirations, culturally appropriate support, and data-driven program improvements, with a hybrid work arrangement at Melbourne City Campus.