Project Officer – Indigenous Knowledge Institute

• Job no: 0062186
• Location: Parkville
• Role type: Full time; Continuing
• Institute: Indigenous Knowledge Institute
• Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 – $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
• Manage events and content creation across various platforms for the Institute, including website, social media, podcasts, and multimedia resources.
• Opportunity to lead promotional initiatives, interact with diverse audiences, and offer high-level support to Institute leadership.
• Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families!

Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).

The University of Melbourne acknowledges and pays respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated: the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung peoples, the Yorta Yorta nation, and the Dja Dja Wurrung people. We acknowledge that the lands on which we meet and learn are places of age-old ceremonies, celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal peoples continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Indigenous Knowledge Institute

The Indigenous Knowledge Institute aims to advance research and engagement in Indigenous knowledge systems. Established in 2020, the Institute is one of five Melbourne Interdisciplinary Research Institutes that aim to promote research linkages and collaboration across the University and a lead role in articulating University research to external audiences. The Institute is recognised as a global hub for Indigenous wisdom and thought leadership in Indigenous knowledge research with diverse partners across Australia and the world.

About the Role

You will hold an important role within the Institute, where you will be responsible for the creation and management of marketing content across print, digital and multimedia platforms, including the Institute’s website, social media, podcasts and other audiovisual resources.

You will coordinate Institute events, activities and communications to promote Institute’s research and programs via a variety of media outlets.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and enhance the Institute’s website to ensure it is dynamic and regularly updated.
• Coordinate the Institute’s social media presence on X and other platforms to increase reach and engagement, and promote Institute activities and events.
• Develop an annual events calendar and support the design and delivery of these events.
• Provide support in managing financial transactions and monitor against the Institute budget.

This position is located within the Indigenous Knowledge Institute at the University and reports to its Manager. The Institute aims to work in partnership with Indigenous communities and invests in research initiatives guided by four priority areas:

• Country — Indigenous knowledge of sustaining environments and ecologies
• Law — Indigenous knowledge in maintaining law, governance, and social cohesion
• Culture — Indigenous knowledge as applied through culture and creative expressions
• Futures — translating Indigenous knowledge for new applications

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

This role requires that the successful candidate must 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.

About You

You will ideally possess high-level interpersonal and communication skills, along with knowledge and strong relationships across Indigenous communities and organisations. Additionally, you have strong organisational and project management skills.

You will also have:

• A relevant educational qualification, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training.
• Confidence in writing and editing skills with communication proficiency across multiple channels including print, newsletter, website and social media.
• A demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant audiences, channels and considerations relating to Indigenous communities and Indigenous research.
• Sound computing skills with proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Design Suite, audio-visual recording and editing skills, web content management systems and social media tools.

What we offer you!

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!

About the University

The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked among the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement. We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

Benefits for Indigenous staff

• Cultural leave: Indigenous staff members are entitled to up to five days non-cumulative paid leave per calendar year for the purpose of attending NAIDOC, community, cultural and ceremonial activities.
• University policies: Indigenous staff are supported by the University’s Indigenous Strategy and Indigenous Employment Framework with the commitment to improving the employment, retention and career progression outcomes for Indigenous staff members.
• Indigenous Staff Network: Employees who have identified themselves as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander will have access to the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN).
• Cultural events: The University hosts annual cultural events such as the Wominjeka to begin the Academic Year and the Narrm Oration, and recognises significant times throughout the year such as, Reconciliation Week, Mabo Day and NAIDOC Week.
• Employee Assistance Program: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support Line available free for you and your immediate family members.

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

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact Kim Groizard at [email protected] using the subject line: Project Officer – Indigenous Knowledge Institute enquiry via EthicalJobs, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled “Reasonable Adjustments Request”.

Join Us!

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

• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience

Any queries concerning the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Oliver Bukasa via email at [email protected], ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.

A position description is attached.