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Flinders University Of South AustraliaSee more

addressAddressAdelaide, SA
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Job description

  • Fixed term until May 2025 | Full-Time at 1.0FTE
  • Higher Education Officer Level 7 | $94,206 - $104,282 p.a. plus 17% Super
  • Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About People and Culture

People and Culture provide strategic leadership and operational advice to the University, focusing on building a positive work environment that reflects our values. Through the delivery of high-quality human resource policies, procedures, and systems, we provide advice and support to staff and managers on pay, leave, benefits, professional development, equity, diversity, recruitment and health and safety.

About the Role

We have a unique opportunity within our Organisational Development and Diversity division as the Indigenous Employment Coordinator. This pivotal role will be responsible for for the coordination and management of targeted employment schemes with a focus on the Indigenous Workforce Strategy within the University.

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for establishing extensive community networks, support systems and programs to promote employment, development, and retention of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people within the University environment.

Some of the key responsibilities of the position are:

  • Supporting the identification of employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff within the University.
  • Facilitating the delivery and implementation of relevant actions within the current Indigenous Workforce Strategy (IWS), and associated actions within the Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP).
  • Preparing detailed reports, briefing documents and/or presentations on Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employment issues.
  • Working with the Recruitment team to plan and implement effective marketing campaigns which promote the recruitment of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff and grow an employment pool for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants.
  • Developing an approach to recognising achievements and successes of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff.

About You

As the successful candidate, identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and have a great connection of network within the community. You are able to build effective relationships and network, have great organizational skills and have demonstrated experience in leading collaborative projects.

Some of the key capabilities of the role include:

  • Demonstrated experience in applying principles of equity, diversity and social justice, and an understanding of how to implement change by raising awareness of these principles throughout the University.
  • Experience of planning and implementing an effective and professional marketing campaign for the creation of employment programs and development initiatives in the workplace which promote the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander staff.
  • Demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities.
  • Demonstrated skills in undertaking projects, a high level of organisational ability, and experience in managing a workload in a busy environment with conflicting demands.

Life at Flinders 

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world. 

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders? 

  • 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options 
  • Flexible working arrangements 
  • Wide range of professional development activities and services 
  • We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff 
  • Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia). 

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment 

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies. 

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

  • A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position. 
  • Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  
  • SA Identified Positions: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of the Racial Discrimination Act 1975 (Cth), and section 65 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (SA). The position is therefore only open to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people. The successful candidate will be required to provide Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.

How to Apply and Information 

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Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm:

02 June 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.

Refer code: 2251611. Flinders University Of South Australia - The previous day - 2024-05-23 09:25

Flinders University Of South Australia

Adelaide, SA
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