Manager, First Peoples Workforce Development

About the role

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 With RMIT's strategic shift from R econciliation 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation and evolution of RMIT's Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Strat egic 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 and Portfolios to embed local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment plans, distributing ownership and accountability for delivery and outcomes.
• Build trusted relationships with the Indigenous Staff Network (ISN), stakeholders and community partners, ensuring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives inform workforce design and implementation.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to leaders across RMIT's colleges and portfolios, strengthening capability to lead culturally safe teams and deliver on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment commitments .
• Design and deliver initiatives that strengthen sustainable talent pathways for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, from attraction through to leadership.
• Contribute to organizational capabilit y by embedding inclusive and culturally safe practices and building understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment priorities across the University.
• About You
• You are an experienced First Nations Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person with proven strategic experience developing, creating and implementing strategic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce development plan s .
• For this role you m ust be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage, with demonstrated cultural capability and integrity, including the ability t o build trust and work respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
• To Be Successful In This Position, You'll Have
• Demonstrated understandin g of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, with the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively and apply this understanding in workforce design and decision-making.
• Experience designing and embedding workforce or organisational initiatives tha t 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.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce priorities, i ncluding cultural safety, self-determination and equitable employment outcomes
• 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 .
• Understanding of Responsible Practice and its application in organisational systems, policies and ways of working .
• Experience workin g in p artnership with Aboriginal an d Torres Strait Islander communities, stakeholder groups or networks to co-design and deliver outcomes.
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