Rmit

Manager,FirstPeoplesWorkforceDevelopment

Melbourne, Australia FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manager, First Peoples Workforce Development at Rmit. Skills: Workforce Development, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Engagement. Lead workforce development plan development and implementation. Drive improvements in employment outcomes”

What You'll Achieve.

Measurable improvements in employment outcomes; Sustained behavioural and system change; Strengthened accountability; Improved cultural safety; Enhanced self-determination; Fulfilling career pathways; Measurable outcomes

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, Experience designing and embedding workforce or organisational initiatives, Demonstrated ability to lead initiatives that deliver measurable improvements in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment outcomes, Proven capacity to influence and partner with senior leaders, Ability to use data, insight and evidence to inform decision-making, Experience contributing to or leading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment or workforce development plans, Understanding of Responsible Practice and its application, Experience working in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, stakeholder groups or networks, Working with Children Check, National Police Check

Nice to Have

understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce priorities, including cultural safety, self-determination and equitable employment outcomes

What You'll Do.

Lead workforce development plan development and implementation

Drive improvements in employment outcomes

Shape enterprise-wide workforce practices

Embed local employment plans

Build trusted relationships with stakeholders

Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders

Design initiatives for talent pathways

Embed inclusive and culturally safe practices

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with Colleges and Portfolios; Build relationships with Indigenous Staff Network; Work with community partners; Collaborate with stakeholders

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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