Role type: Full-time ; Fixed Term 6 months (Sep 2025-March 2026)
Faculty: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Department/School: Learning and Teaching Unit
Salary:UOM 7 – $109,093 to $118,091p.a. plus 17% super
Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply as this position is exempt under the Special Measure Provision, Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2011 (Vic).
The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.
Lead Indigenous student initiatives / Create pathways for future healthcare professionals / Shape inclusive learning environments
Apply now to lead impactful Indigenous student support programs and shape the future of healthcare education
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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As the Indigenous Student Success Team Leader, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting and advocating for Indigenous students in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. You'll lead initiatives to increase Indigenous student enrolments, provide expert support services, and create culturally safe spaces. This role offers you the opportunity to directly impact the future of Indigenous healthcare workers while collaborating with key stakeholders across the University.
Your responsibilities will include:
Lead Indigenous Student Initiatives: Develop and implement recruitment strategies, manage projects, and oversee the Indigenous Student Support working group.
Provide Expert Student Support: Offer guidance on academic processes, lead engagement activities, and create culturally safe spaces for Indigenous students.
Manage Stakeholder Relationships: Collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver Indigenous initiatives and support institution-wide agendas.
Oversee Team and Budget: Manage the Indigenous Student Success Officer and handle budgets for various initiatives and bursaries.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a passionate advocate for Indigenous students with excellent project coordination skills, strong cultural understanding, and the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
You may also:
Possess a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of experience and training.
Have a deep understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and societies.
Demonstrate strong project management and problem-solving skills.
Excel in interpersonal communication and stakeholder engagement.
Have experience in delivering high-profile service programs aligned with strategic priorities.
Be highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your new team – Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences
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The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences has an enviable research record and is the University of Melbourne’s largest faculty in terms of management of financial resources, employment of academic and professional staff, teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate (including research higher degree) students and the conduct of basic and applied research. The Faculty’s annual revenue is $630m with approximately 55% of this income related to research activities.
The Faculty has a student teaching load in excess of 8,500 equivalent full-time students including more than 1,300 research higher degree students. The Faculty has approximately 2,195 staff comprising 642 professional staff and 1,553 research and teaching staff .
The Faculty has appointed Australia’s first Associate Dean (Indigenous Development) to lead the development and implementation of the Faculty’s Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP), which will be aligned with the broader University – wide plan. To enable the Faculty to improve its Indigenous expertise knowledge base, the Faculty’s RAP will address Indigenous employment, Indigenous student recruitment and retention, Indigenous cultural recognition and building partnerships with the Indigenous community as key areas of development .
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0416 888 299 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
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
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at oied-hr@unimelb.edu.au .
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
The responses against the Selection Criteria^ (found in the )
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Vanessa Phan 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 .
Applications close:8 August 2025 at 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
: JR-002027 Indigenous Student Success Team Leader PD.pdf