Senior Curriculum Specialist (Indigenous) chez RMIT University
RMIT University · Melbourne, Australie · Hybrid
- Senior
- Bureau à Melbourne
Overview:
Identified role only for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates
Full-time, ongoing position in the College of Business and Law
Salary Level HEW 8 ($116,551p.a + 17% Superannuation) and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the city campus in the heart of Melbourne
About the role
The Senior Curriculum Specialist (Indigenous), will bring expertise in academic advisory to support the delivery of design, development and evaluation initiatives with thorough direction and guidance.
A key component of this role will involve embedding Indigenous knowledges into the College’s academic programs and courses along with enhancement of the design, development and evaluation of learning and teaching modules and practices.
You will be involved in the development and execution of dedicated training, to ensure that academic and professional staff develop sufficient capability to adequately deliver Indigenous content when working with students. The incumbent will lead the conversation with Deans, Deputy Deans L&T and other executive-level leaders to create impactful, pedagogically sound and innovative solutions.
Key Selection Criteria - It is essential you meet these minimum requirements
Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Demonstrated high-level capability in curriculum development, assessment, or technology-enhanced learning, incorporating Indigenous knowledge and perspectives.
Proven excellence in understanding and communicating issues affecting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Demonstrated high-level ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Excellent interpersonal, relationship management, and influencing skills, including the ability to gain cooperation from executive-level stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing initiatives that enhance Indigenous student engagement, retention and sense of belonging, particularly within an academic setting.
Demonstrated high-level capability and commitment to continuing to develop Indigenous perspectives in the curricula.
Demonstrated experience in high-level reporting and analysis, with the ability to write and present concisely and effectively.
High-level organisational and project management skills, with the ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and manage several parallel projects.
For more information please visit: College of Business and Law - RMIT University
Qualifications
A degree with appropriate experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check and other checks as required by the specific role. Maintaining a valid Working with Children Check is a condition of employment at RMIT.
This is an identified role and an affirmative measure therefore ONLY open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act 2010. The Applicants will be required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander heritage at application
The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.
If required, for additional information please reach out to Ishpal Sandhu, Principal Advisor, Learning & Teaching via [email protected] or Loretta Vaughan, Snr Talent Advisor via [email protected]
Position Description – Snr Curriculum Specialist (Indigenous)
Applications close Thursday 9 October at 11:55pm
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Applications Close:
9 Oct 2025 11.59 pmRMIT 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.
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