Rmit
Manager,FirstPeoplesWorkforceDevelopment
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“Manager, First Peoples Workforce Development at Rmit. Skills: First Peoples Workforce Development, Strategic Workforce Planning, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Strategy, Cultural Safety Implementation, Stakeholder Relationship Management. Lead the development, implementation and evolution of RMIT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Workforce Development Plan. Drive measurable improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes”
What You'll Achieve.
Sustained action and measurable outcomes in First Peoples Workforce Development; Strengthened accountability, cultural safety, self-determination and fulfilling career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff; Measurable improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes (recruitment, retention, progression, leadership representation); Embedding Responsible Practice and culturally safe approaches into decision-making and systems
Industry & Context.
Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, Appointment subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check, Consideration of gender-based violence risk factors as part of recruitment processes, Completion of a gender-based violence declaration
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, Demonstrated cultural capability and integrity, Ability to build trust and work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities, Demonstrated understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Ability to communicate sensitively and effectively and apply this understanding in workforce design and decision-making, Experience designing and embedding workforce or organisational initiatives that translate strategy and plans into sustained behavioural and system change, Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes, including recruitment, retention, progression and leadership pathways, Proven capacity to influence and partner with senior leaders to shape decision-making and embed accountability in complex organisational environments, Ability to use data, insight and evidence to inform decision-making and track progress against workforce outcomes, Experience contributing to or leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment or workforce development plans within a large or complex organisation, Experience working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, stakeholder groups or networks to co-design and deliver outcomes, Passing a Working with Children and National Police Check
Nice to Have
Understanding of Responsible Practice and its application in organisational systems, policies and ways of working
What You'll Do.
implementation and evolution of RMIT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Workforce Development Plan
Drive measurable improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes
Shape and influence enterprise-wide workforce practices
Partner with Colleges and Portfolios to embed local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment plans
Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders
Design and deliver initiatives that strengthen sustainable talent pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with Colleges and Portfolios; Build trusted relationships with the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN), stakeholders and community partners; Collaborate with Colleges, Portfolios and community partners; Contribute to organizational capability by embedding inclusive and culturally safe practices
Communication Scope
Communicate sensitively and effectively
Full Job Description
## Overview: * **Full-time Continuing, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander required designated position** * **Salary Academic Level HEW 9 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements** * **Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, and hybrid ways of working** **About The Role** With RMIT’s strategic shift from Reconciliation toward Responsible Practice, the Manager, First Peoples Workforce Development plays a key role in leading the design and transformation of how RMIT attracts, develops, recognises and retains First Nations talent. Grounded in the spirit of RMIT’s Bundjil Statement and our commitment to understanding ways of knowing, doing and being on place, the role is responsible for guiding the transition from RMIT’s current Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan toward a renewed Workforce Development Plan, translating commitment into sustained action and measurable outcomes. Building on the momentum of State Treaty, and in partnership with the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN), Colleges, Portfolios and community partners, the role influences system-level change to strengthen accountability, cultural safety, self-determination and fulfilling career pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff across the university. **What You Will Do** * Lead the development, implementation and evolution of RMIT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strategic Workforce Development Plan, setting clear direction and outcomes informed by Treaty and aligned to RMIT’s strategic priorities. * Drive measurable improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes, including recruitment, retention, progression and leadership representation, using data and insight to inform action. * Shape and influence enterprise-wide workforce practices to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes, embedding Responsible Practice and culturally safe approaches into decision-making and systems. * Partner with Colleges an
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