Senior Advisor, Indigenous Access & Engagement

Overview:

• Help create pathways to higher education for First Nations students
• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified Position
• Full-time, Continuing | HEW 8 ($121,213p.a plus 17% super) and up to 10 days cultural leave, hybrid working
• Location: Melbourne City Campus

About the Role
The Senior Advisor, Indigenous Access and Engagement leads the admissions processes within the Ngarara Willim Centre to support the access, engagement and enrolments of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people into RMIT.  The Senior Advisor works closely with key stakeholders across RMIT and in partnership with internal and external stakeholders to support the educational aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

About You

You are a relationship-focused professional who is passionate about supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to achieve their educational goals.

You will bring:

• Well developed community connections and knowledge of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures and an understanding of community needs, including the educational and personal support needs of First Nations students.
• Experience advising and supporting students to pursue their educational aspirations and goals with a demonstrated understanding of the educational challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Students. 
• Excellent administrative skills including accurate and efficient record keeping and financial management
• Demonstrated experience in project management with the ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deadlines with a positive and proactive approach to problem solving. 
• The ability to analyse data, identify issues, recommend action and write reports. 
• Ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively in a team environment. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to build rapport with staff, students and the community and a demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters in a professional and culturally appropriate manner. 
• Proven ability to manage and supervise staff to improve outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples tertiary education success and experience.

Position Description

About the Ngarara Willim Centre

The Ngarara Willim Centre is a culturally safe space dedicated to supporting the success, self-determination and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities. The Centre provides support throughout the student journey and plays an important role in advancing RMIT's commitment to reconciliation and Indigenous self-determination.

Why Join RMIT?

At RMIT University, we are committed to becoming the education provider and employer of choice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through our commitment to reconciliation and self-determination, we are creating opportunities that empower First Nations students, staff and communities to thrive.

Join a team that is passionate about creating opportunity, supporting success and making a lasting difference through education.

Eligibility

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Identified position and is a special measure under Section 12 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic). Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply. Proof of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage will be required.

A Working with Children Check is required for this position.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

RMIT is committed to creating a culturally safe, inclusive and respectful workplace where Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are empowered to bring their whole selves to work. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people from all communities and backgrounds.

Applications close: 11:55PM, Sunday 22 November 2026

For further information if required or to arrange a conversation please contact Loretta Vaughan via loretta.vaughan@rmit.edu.au

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Applications Close:

22 Nov 2026 11.59 pm

RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community, and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community. 

 

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.  All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.  Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

 

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

 

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