Position Number: 0059559
Location: Parkville
Role type: Part-time (0.4 FTE); Fixed-term for 12 months
Faculty: Arts
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% super
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.
About the Role
The Faculty of Arts at the University of Melbourne is seeking a Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Project Officer to drive meaningful change through the implementation of the Faculty's Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan.
Reporting to the Associate Dean, Diversity & Inclusion, you will play a key role in advancing initiatives that promote equity and inclusivity within the Faculty. This includes supporting the development of the Recruitment Framework for Diversity and Inclusion, coordinating impactful events, workshops, training programs and providing support to D&I Working Groups and Committee meetings.
Candidates with relevant lived experience are encouraged to apply, bringing their unique insights to further enrich the Faculty’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Using expertise in project management to support the implementation of the Faculty of Arts Diversity & Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan.
- Assisting with the implementation of D&I initiatives, including the development of a Recruitment Framework for Diversity and Inclusion.
- Organising D&I events, workshops and training sessions as required, in line with the Faculty’s events processes and procedures.
- Assisting with the management of Faculty D&I Working Groups.
- Providing support for D&I Committee meetings.
- Management of the Faculty D&I website and Faculty Intranet D&I resource page.
- Monitoring and managing competing project priorities and timelines, ensuring any changes required are incorporated and communicated.
- Building relationships and partner with Faculty staff as required, to ensure appropriate progress on projects.
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a skilled professional with expertise in project management and diversity and inclusion. You bring strong organisational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with advanced communication abilities to deliver high-quality reports and content.
Working collaboratively across teams, you will drive innovation, streamline processes, and build trusted relationships while maintaining confidentiality and discretion.
You will also have:
- Relevant qualifications and experience and/or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
- Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills including the ability to effectively multi-task and manage competing deadlines.
- Proficiency in organising, analysing and synthesising information.
- Demonstrated capability to exercise initiative and judgement with excellent problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
- Advanced written and verbal communications skills with demonstrated ability to prepare high-quality communications including presentations, reports, and other written communications such as web content.
- Proven ability to contribute towards innovation and continuous improvement with respect to work processes including supporting the implementation of new systems and ways of working.
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Your New Team – The Faculty of Arts
The Faculty of Arts is a leading academic community dedicated to exploring and understanding the complexities of our ever-changing world. Our five schools, including the Asia Institute, School of Culture and Communication, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies, School of Languages and Linguistics, and School of Social and Political Sciences, house renowned researchers and intellectually engaged students. We embrace diversity and inclusion, actively welcoming and valuing the unique contributions of individuals from all backgrounds to achieve our vision.
Be Yourself
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience as related to the key selection criteria found in the position description (maximum 2 pages)
Please ensure that you apply through the Apply Now button at the bottom of this advertisement. However, if you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana Gencic via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Applications close: 31 JANUARY 2025 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT)
Position Description: 0059559_D&I Project Officer_PD.pdf
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Position Description
