Strategic Indigenous employment leadership role / lead programs and wider initiatives acrossMurmukDjerring/ 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 2010 (Vic).

The University of Melbourne

We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission tobenefitsociety through the transformative impact of education and research.Discover more via our website.

Your next career opportunity

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,retentionand leadership for Indigenous staff, with scope to broaden your impact over time.

What you will deliver:

Lead implementation ofMurmukDjerringand the Indigenous Employment Framework initiatives across the University.

Design,coordinateand continuously improve Indigenous Employment Programs that support recruitment,retentionand 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 robust stakeholder relationships and measurable outcomes.

Monitor performance, manage risks, and provide high-quality reports,briefingsand insights to inform strategy.

You may be a great fit if you:





Bring experience leading complex programs in HR, employment,workforceor organisational development within large organisations.

Deliver proven outcomes in recruitment,retentionand professional development, ideally supporting Indigenous or equity-focused initiatives.

Possess deep understanding of factors influencing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment and career progression.

Providehigh-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,complianceand reporting in complex settings.

Produce clear reports, briefings and presentations, and balance competing priorities whilemaintainingstrong relationships.

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

Your recent team – “Indigenous Portfolio”

Joining KorinKorinwithin the Indigenous Portfolio, you will contribute touniversity-wide Indigenous employment transformation. Led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), the Portfolio embeds Indigenous perspectives across strategy,policyand practice. KorinKorinfocuses on attracting,supportingand growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and leadership. You will collaborate with faculties,HRand Chancellery, in a values-driven team committed to culturally safe, inclusive, high-impact change.

Be Yourself

TheUniversity of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants

We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians.VisitourIndigenous staff pageto 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 ***********@unimelb.edu.au.

You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

A Working with Children Check isrequiredfor all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.

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📌 Indigenous Program Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 University Of Melbourne
📍 Melbourne