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We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and passionate Employment Coordinator to help drive initiatives outlined in the University’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander workforce strategy and contribute to the delivery of workforce targets under Swinburne University’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
Together with the Director of Indigenous Engagement, you will manage talent acquisition and retention programs and initiatives that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander employment outcomes. In this position you will work across the P&C team and form strong working relationships with key stakeholders across the University, particularly Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
This is a Targeted position and an affirmative measure therefore only open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic – Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This is a recruitment strategy to increase Swinburne’s Aboriginal workforce.
About You??
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:?
- Assist in the development, implementation and tracking of Reconciliation Action Plan employment and cultural competency targets with support from Diversity and Inclusion Manager
- Provide guidance in identifying positions that can be advertised for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates only
- Support the recruitment process by working with P&C to advise on advertising (ensuring this is culturally safe and accessible), and supporting candidates with the application and onboarding process
- Collaborate with the P&C Organisational Development team, to provide advice to employees and managers on professional development processes, resources and programs which support the career advancement of Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander employees, including the establishment and management of graduate programs and traineeships as appropriate.
- Coordinate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff network meetings.
A degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist expertise or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
About Swinburne University of Technology?
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:
- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice
The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.
To Apply?
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position and the Key Selection Criteria listed in the position description attached below.??
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For further information on this role, please email Director of Indigenous Engagement, Vicky Peters on: vpeters@swin.edu.au
Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.?
Applications Close: Sunday, 28th of May at 5pm
Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.
Equity and Diversity
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact inclusion@swin.edu.au
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders
For any additional support please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au or for more information on our Indigenous strategies please follow the link to our RAP Reconciliation Action Plan
We are a 2023?Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant
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