Senior Advisor, Indigenous Access & Engagement (Identified)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Cultural leave (up to 10 days)

Job summary

RMIT University is seeking a Senior Advisor, Indigenous Access and Engagement at Melbourne City Campus. The role leads admissions processes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, partnering with OIERE and other stakeholders to advance Indigenous education commitments.

The position requires a tertiary qualification and proven experience in student advising, data analysis, and staff supervision. This is a national priority role with a hybrid work arrangement and a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Experience supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Ability to analyse data and write reports.
• Strong administrative skills including record keeping and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the admissions and engagement workflows for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to progress Indigenous education commitments.
• Supervise staff and manage competing priorities to achieve outcomes.

Skills

Community connections

Student advising

Project management

Data analysis

Record keeping

Interpersonal skills

Staff supervision

Education

Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline

Job description

• Help create pathways to higher education for First Nations students
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
• Full-time, Continuing | HEW 8 ($121,213p.a plus 17% super) and up to 10 days cultural leave, hybrid working
• Location: Melbourne City Campus

About the Role

The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Access and Engagement leads the admissions processes within the Ngarara Willim Centre to support the access, engagement and enrolments of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people into RMIT. The Senior Advisor works closely with key stakeholders across RMIT and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to support the educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

The role works with the Office of Indigenous Education, Research and Engagement (OIERE) leadership and contributes to key activity across the Policy Strategy and Impact and Education Portfolio's and RMIT's Colleges and portfolios to progress the delivery of RMIT's Indigenous Strategic Commitments and achieve the outcomes outlined in Knowledge with Action: RMIT's Strategy to 2031, towards RMIT's ongoing commitments to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities.

About You

You are a relationship-focussed professional who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve their educational goals.

You will bring:

• Well developed community connections and knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and an understanding of community needs, including the educational and personal support needs of First Nations students.
• Experience advising and supporting students to pursue their educational aspirations and goals with a demonstrated understanding of the educational challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students.
• Excellent administrative skills including accurate and efficient record keeping and financial management
• Demonstrated experience in project management with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deadlines with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving.
• The ability to analyse data, identify issues, recommend action and write reports.
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport with staff, students and the community and a demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters in a professional and culturally appropriate manner.
• Proven ability to manage and supervise staff to improve outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples tertiary education success and experience.

Qualifications

A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline and/or an equivalent level of expertise in providing support and services to tertiary students.

Eligibility

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is a special measure under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. Proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required.

A Working with Children Check is required for this position (prior to acceptance of the role).

About the Ngarara Willim Centre

The Ngarara Willim Centre is a culturally safe space dedicated to supporting the success, self-determination and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities. The Centre provides support throughout the student journey and plays an important role in advancing RMIT's commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous self-determination. https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-services/indigenous

Why Join RMIT?

At RMIT University, we are committed to becoming the education provider and employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through our commitment to reconciliation and self-determination, we are creating opportunities that empower First Nations students, staff and communities to thrive.

Join a team that is passionate about creating opportunity, supporting success and making a lasting difference through education.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

RMIT is committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people from all communities and backgrounds.

Applications close: 11:55PM, Sunday 22 November 2026

For further information if required or to arrange a conversation please contact Loretta Vaughan via ***************@rmit.edu.au

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