Project Officer, First Peoples Workforce Development

Overview:Full Time, Continuing PositionHEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working ArrangementsBased at the City campusAbout the PositionThe role of Project Officer, First Peoples Workforce Development is responsible for the delivery of assigned tasks and projects through all project phases from planning and design through to handover. This is central to delivering RMIT’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2024-2026 and Workforce Strategy 2020-2026.The position also is responsible for internal and external reporting and may be asked to present to stakeholders and committees, including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Committee (ATSIEC)This is an Identified position and being an Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander is considered a ‘genuine occupational qualification’ in accordance with sub-s 26(3) and s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.To be successful in this position, you’ll have:A lived experience or a highly developed understanding of the systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities specifically living within Victoria with a strong knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to First Peoples employment.Demonstrated high level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.Demonstrated experience in implementing projects and professional development initiatives.Ability to meet deadlines, effectively manage varying workloads and respond to changing priorities as required.Demonstrated high level of written and verbal communication skills.Confidently and effectively work with colleagues, team leaders, and industry partners.Experience in any of the following areas marketing, communications, human resources, or social media.Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check.About the People FunctionThe People function comprises a team of strategic and operational HR professionals dedicated to delivering client-focused, proactive, and effective solutions for all RMIT employees. We operate as trusted advisors and partners to senior leadership teams and employees across the University. The work of the People function aligns with RMIT values and the ‘Knowledge with Action’ Strategy, providing tailored HR services that enhance business objectives for Colleges/Portfolios and Groups.The Capability and Employee Experience team, within the People function, implements planned, data-driven initiatives to positively impact the university's culture, uplift capability, and improve the employee experience, with a focus on employee voice, responsible practice and diversity, and inclusion. The Capability, Inclusion and Leadership team, a subset of the Capability and Employee Experience, manages RMIT's inclusion initiatives, First Peoples’ Workforce Development, capability framework, capability development strategy, planning, design and delivery and compliance training.To ApplyPlease 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 Leanne Miller via email .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.#LI-HybridApplications Close: 1 July 2024 11.59 pmRMIT 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 Kassie (Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor), via or visit our Careers page for more contact information -We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.