VET Indigenous Project Officer

About the Role
We have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and passionate VET Indigenous Project Officer.

The Moondani Vocational Centre of Excellence (MVCE) is seeking a Project Officer to champion access, participation, and success for Indigenous students in Vocational Education and Training (VET) programs. This role involves leading culturally responsive initiatives that foster educational pathways, enhance student outcomes, and integrate Indigenous perspectives across MVCE and Swinburne programs. The Project Officer will work closely with Indigenous communities, industry partners, and educational stakeholders to support a culturally safe and inclusive learning environment aligned with community aspirations.

Reporting to the VET Indigenous Project and Programs Manager, the Project Officer will collaborate with VET teaching staff, student support services, external agencies, and local communities to ensure effective service delivery. The ideal candidate will be passionate about Indigenous education, skilled in project management, and committed to building strong relationships that support student success and cultural empowerment within the VET sector.

About You
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Actively collaborate and with the Indigenous student services team and the VET Pathways and Engagement teams to align initiatives with MVCE priorities
• Build and maintain strong relationships with Indigenous communities and organisations to promote Swinburne’s VET programs and pathways.
• Engage with Indigenous leaders, Elders, and community representatives to ensure programs align with community needs and aspirations.
• Actively collaborate and with the MTC Indigenous Student Services team and the VET Pathways, Recruitment and Engagement team to leverage all opportunities developed with the school community and to create a more seamless approach to schools and potential students.
• Partner with targeted secondary schools including the Murrung and first Nations leads to promote vocational education opportunities to Indigenous students.

For more information please refer to the job description attached.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience and / or equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne’s strategy draws upon our understanding of future challenges. 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. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research.

To Apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Special Measures: The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special measure under section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic) and in accordance with Swinburne’s ongoing commitment to reconciliation to increase the recruitment and retention of Aboriginal and Torres Islander academic and general staff by affirmative action practices.

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.

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Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

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Applications Close: June 2nd at 11.30 pm

Swinburne offers flexible working options contained in our leave and parenting/carer policies to support work-life balance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Swinburne has become a world-class university, driving social and economic impacts through science, technology, and innovation. As a dual-sector university, our vision is for people and technology working together to build a better world.

Central to our vision is our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer focused on attracting, retaining, and developing great talent. We work to remove barriers related to gender identity, culture, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and age.

We strongly encourage applicants from diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. Our Moondani Toombadool Centre leads our Indigenous education and culture at Swinburne, guided by community wisdom and leadership.

We support applicants with disabilities. Adjustments can be requested at any time during the recruitment process. For Reasonable Adjustment requests, including accessible formats for the PD, application form or any other document, please contact at [email protected] or call +61 3 9214 3550.

Victoria’s Commitment to Action: Improving international student employment outcomes.
As a signatory to Victoria’s Commitment to Action, Swinburne seeks to remove barriers to international graduate employment. We welcome and encourage applications from international graduates.

As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to responding to every applicant.

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