Role type: Full time, Continuing Faculty: Chancellery Department/ School: Indigenous Portfolio – Korin Korin Salary: $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. plus 17% super Strategic Indigenous employment leadership role / lead programs and wider initiatives across Murmuk Djerring / evolve a broad, high-impact portfolio Join us to lead impactful Indigenous employment initiatives that strengthen careers, culture, and community across campus.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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 **** (Vic).
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In this role, you will lead Indigenous employment initiatives that shape outcomes across the University.
You will build programs, partnerships and capability that strengthen recruitment, retention and leadership for Indigenous staff, with scope to broaden your impact over time.
What you will deliver:
Lead implementation of Murmuk Djerring and the Indigenous Employment Framework initiatives across the University.
Design, coordinate and continuously improve Indigenous Employment Programs that support recruitment, retention and career development.
Partner with HR and leaders to embed culturally safe, inclusive employment practices and build organisational capability.
Grow program participation and pathways for Indigenous staff, ensuring strong stakeholder relationships and measurable outcomes.
Monitor performance, manage risks, and provide high-quality reports, briefings and insights to inform strategy.
You may be a great fit if you:
Bring experience leading complex programs in HR, employment, workforce or organisational development within large organisations.
Deliver proven outcomes in recruitment, retention and professional development, ideally supporting Indigenous or equity-focused initiatives.
Possess deep understanding of factors influencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and career progression.
Provide high-level advice and capability building for HR and senior stakeholders on culturally safe employment practices.
Manage end-to-end program delivery, including planning, implementation, evaluation, compliance and reporting in complex settings.
Produce clear reports, briefings and presentations,



and balance competing priorities while maintaining strong relationships.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
Build future financial security with 17% superannuation
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave and cultural leave
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
For more information check out our perks page!
Your new team – "Indigenous Portfolio"
Joining Korin Korin within the Indigenous Portfolio, you will contribute to university-wide Indigenous employment transformation.
Led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), the Portfolio embeds Indigenous perspectives across strategy, policy and practice.
Korin Korin focuses on attracting, supporting and growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and leadership.
You will collaborate with faculties, HR and Chancellery, in a values-driven team committed to culturally safe, inclusive, high-impact change.
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We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants




We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.
Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ******.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
A Working with Children Check is required for all positions.
If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
Applications close: Wednesday 26 August 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.
Position Description: JR-****** Indigenous Program Manager - PD.docx
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