Job no: 0062339.
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time 0.5 FTE (Appointee will continue to work in their substantive position 0.5FTE) / Fixed term for 2 years
Department: Vice Chancellors Office / Global Culture and Engagement
Salary: Senior Executive package to be negotiated.
- Newly created opportunity to drive and evolve the university-wide engagement program.
- Key member of the Leadership team within Global Culture and Engagement
- Lead a small team dedicated to our Engagement & Partnership Objectives
This position is a professional development opportunity for University of Melbourne staff. Only current Continuing, Fixed-Term, and Casual staff are eligible to apply. Eligible staff wishing to apply must update their profile on the application page to indicate they are ‘currently employed by the University of Melbourne’. This will confirm eligibility for positions that are open to internal staff applicants only.
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated.
Opportunity: Located within Chancellery and reporting to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global, Culture and Engagement (DVC GCE), the Pro Vice-Chancellor Engagement (PVCE) will support the work of the DVC GCE in developing and implementing the University’s strategy of external engagement.
You will lead the Engagement Cluster within the GCE portfolio and be integral to the university’s outreach efforts, fostering vibrant connections with communities and developing our social license strategies.
With a track record of collaboration, you will work closely with the GCE leadership team and other portfolio and faculty leaders to ensure our initiatives resonate and align with the university’s strategic priorities. With an eye on the future state, you will be able to nurture existing initiatives, shape new strategies and priorities, track progress, and ensure resources are wisely allocated.
Moreover, the PVC-E is a matchmaker, forging powerful alliances both within and beyond our walls. You will be a catalyst for meaningful engagement activity, whether it's teaming up with the Office of the Provost to pioneer Widening Participation programs or fostering collaborations for Anti-Racism initiatives. Beyond that, you're on the lookout for dynamic external allies, nurturing relationships that fuel our collective ambitions.
For a more detailed outline of the scope and responsibilities of this role please refer to the attached Position Description.
This role requires current valid working rights for Australia.
About You: The perfect fit for the Pro Vice-Chancellor Engagement role is an esteemed Professor known for their exceptional teaching, research, and service, coupled with a stellar reputation for leadership and external engagement within the university.
You demonstrate a passion for fostering partnerships, community outreach, and curating dynamic collaborations, with a proven track record of success in diverse cultural environments.
Understanding the pivotal role of community engagement and social license, you bring invaluable leadership experience and a knack for executing complex projects. With a willingness to bridge teaching, research, and international operations, you are poised to represent the university with distinction, including as a voice for the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Global, Culture and Engagement on university committees.
Your deep understanding of Australian diversity, particularly Indigenous Australia, and regional dynamics underscores your readiness to thrive in this multifaceted role.
Additionally, it is desirable that the candidate is comfortable with communicating in a language other than English and a research and teaching background relating to social impact will also be well regarded.
About: The Global Culture and Engagement portfolio sits within the Chancellery Division, and is led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Global Culture and Engagement). Its role is to lead, convene and collaborate with our local and global communities to position our institution as a national, regional, and global destination and partner of choice. This is informed by our Indigenous history and heritage, to extend reach and deliver tangible benefits for society. The portfolio specifically contributes to internationalisation and global engagement, government affairs, global and cultural partnerships, stakeholder engagement, and activation of the cultural life of the university through arts and culture.
To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.
How to apply
Submit a cover letter to a maximum of 2 pages that outlines your motivation in seeking this position, what you feel you will bring to this position, and your responses against the selection criteria; and a brief CV including your relevant experience.
Only current Level E staff are eligible to apply.
Please only submit your application through the online recruitment system.
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Position Description
