Senior Curriculum Specialist (Indigenous) - Identified role

Job Description

Overview: Full-time, Continuing position - Key Identified role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff Salary HEW 8 (from $112,000 p.a + 17% Superannuation) and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campuses, with allowance for hybrid ways of working About the role The Senior Curriculum Specialist (Indigenous) is a key Identified role and will be responsible for the embedding of Indigenous knowledge into the College’s academic programs and courses. Via the development and execution of dedicated training, the role will ensure that academic and professional staff develop sufficient capability to adequately handle Indigenous content when working with students. The incumbent will lead the conversation with Deans, Deputy Deans L&T and other executive-level leaders to create impactful, pedagogically sound and innovative solutions. This role will also focus on developing and enhancing Indigenous learner experiences within the College. This includes working with the Indigenous Student Experience officer and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of the College to implement initiatives that foster a sense of belonging among Indigenous students and support their retention and success throughout their academic journey. This role will facilitate student engagement opportunities, enabling students to build personal and professional connections with Indigenous knowledge and contexts. Additionally, the role will contribute to and coordinate Learning & Teaching deliverables that align with University and College Learning & Teaching goals and meet strategic plans, including serving as an ex-officio member of the College’s Ngulu Indigenous Advisory Group. To be successful in this position, you’ll have: Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Experience in curriculum development, assessment, or technology-enhanced learning, incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives. An understanding and communicating issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Able to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and influencing skills, including the ability to gain cooperation from executive-level stakeholders. Experience in developing and implementing initiatives that enhance Indigenous student engagement, retention and sense of belonging, particularly within an academic setting. The capability and commitment to continuing to develop Indigenous perspectives in the curricula. Experience with reporting and analysis, with the ability to write and present concisely and effectively. Has been involved in project management with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage several parallel projects. Qualifications A degree with appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. To Apply Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply ’ link at the top of this page. For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Ishpal Sandhu, Principal Advisor Learning and Teaching via email . Position Description - Snr Curriculum Specialist Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working with Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT. This is an identified role and an affirmative measure therefore ONLY open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010. The Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage at application. The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. Applications Close: 9 Mar 2025 11.59 pm RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT. To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani via or visit our Careers page for more contact information - . We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant. #J-18808-Ljbffr