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• Overview: Identified role only for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates Full-time, ongoing position to drive and implement Responsible Practice initiatives Salary Level HEW 8 ($116,551p.a + 17% Superannuation, cultural leave and flexible working arrangements Based at the city campus in the heart of Melbourne About the role The Responsible Practice Advisor role sits within the College of Design and Social Context (DSC) in the Learning and Teaching Team, and works closely with the Belonging initiative, coordinating DSC’s Responsible Practice commitments and activities. The role focuses on the development and implementation of DSC College and University -wide initiatives related to the implementation of the five Indigenous Strategic Commitments, being: Reconciliation to Responsible Practice Indigenous students Indigenous Knowledges (Research, Learning and Teaching) Community Engagement; and Indigenous staff. The Responsible Practice Advisor is a key member of the Belonging and Responsible Practice Group and provides support to the School Leads. The incumbent will work collaboratively across RMIT to support whole-of-university efforts to embed sustainable reconciliation as part of our Responsible Practice commitments. The position has strong ties to the Office of Indigenous Education Research and Engagement, and will build strong connections with Indigenous people and communities About the College of DSC RMIT’s College of Design & Social Context brings together creative and practical study in the fields of design, technology and society. Comprised of nine schools, the College encompasses a wide variety of disciplines of the built environment, education, media & communication, global & social studies and across all fields of art and design. It is this breadth of expertise and the shared commitment to addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities of our time through interdisciplinary collaboration that gives the College its unique identity. Our work makes substantive contributions to sustainability and regenerative futures, global and social justice agendas and exploring the nexus of technology and the human experience. Key Selection Criteria Must be of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage. A commitment to advancing meaningful reconciliation with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples through personal practice and a highly developed understanding of the systemic barriers and challenges experienced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities specifically, but not limited to, Victoria. Connections with the Victorian Aboriginal community and demonstratable knowledge of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and organisations. Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups to effectively drive an Indigenous self-determination agenda. Exposure to programs, project management and researching policy within a complex organisation to drive desired outcomes in line with strategy. Management skills, including the capacity to initiate and assist in continuous improvement in a dynamic environment and to provide strategic advice and support to senior management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including a capacity to build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of internal and external groups, which include Indigenous community, industry partners and internal business units. The ability to work co-operatively and flexibly as a member of a team. The ability to provide to work autonomously, manage competing priorities and deadlines and meet reporting requirements. Position Description Required Qualifications A degree with appropriate experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. *Note: This is an Identified position and being an Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander is considered a ‘genuine occupational qualification’ in accordance with sub-s 26(3) and s 28 of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010. The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander heritage. 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. Applications close 11:55pm, Sunday 25 January, 2026 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 Loretta Vaughan Snr Talent Advisor via loretta.vaughan@rmit.edu.au or 9925 0746. Please note, if you are viewing this advert from an external site, please click ‘apply’ and you will be redirected to RMIT's Jobs website to access the Position Description at the bottom of the page. Due to recent upgrades, position description links may not work on LinkedIn advertisements. #LI-HYBRID Applications Close: 25 Jan 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. 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