At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead partnerships and engagement initiatives with Indigenous communities across WA, SA and NT.
- Company: Join the University of Melbourne's Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership.
- Benefits: Enjoy 17% superannuation, flexible work arrangements, and tailored career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a collaborative team committed to Indigenous economic empowerment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by strengthening Indigenous business networks and driving economic independence.
- Qualifications: Must be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent with relevant experience.
The predicted salary is between 125191 - 135504 $ per year.
Role type: Part-time (0.6 FTE); Fixed-term, 12 months
Faculty: Business and Economics
Location: Perth, Western Australia
Department/School: Dilin Duwa Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership
Salary: AUD $125,191 - $135,504 p.a. (pro-rata) 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).
Strategic Indigenous ecosystem leadership across WA, SA and NT / community and partner engagement / grow impact through funded initiative.
Join Dilin Duwa to strengthen Indigenous business networks and lead high impact partnerships across WA, SA and NT.
Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
You will lead ecosystem partnerships and engagement for Dilin Duwa across WA, SA and NT.
You will build culturally grounded relationships with Indigenous communities and partners, shaping programs that grow economic independence.
You will translate networks into new initiatives, collaborations and revenue streams that expand the Centre’s national impact.
What you will deliver:
- Lead culturally grounded engagement initiatives, regional workshops and leadership programs with Indigenous communities and partners across the region.
- Develop and manage strategic partnerships with Indigenous business ecosystem organisations, government, corporates, universities and philanthropic stakeholders.
- Drive business development by identifying enterprise service opportunities, preparing proposals and funding submissions, and growing contracted revenue.
- Expand Dilin Duwa’s alumni and leadership networks, strengthening national connections among Indigenous entrepreneurs and organisations.
- Oversee project delivery, contractors and facilitators, monitoring outcomes and reporting on program impact, risks and improvements.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Hold a relevant postgraduate qualification or bring equivalent senior experience in a related field.
- Be of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent and bring lived experience to this work.
- Demonstrate strong experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities or organisations on programs or initiatives.
- Bring proven capability in relationship building, partnership development, stakeholder engagement and business development across diverse sectors.
- Manage programs or projects with high level organisational skills, reporting on outcomes, risks and impact.
- Use Microsoft Office confidently and quickly learn new software to support program, partnership and reporting activities.
What we offer you!
- Build future financial security with 17% superannuation.
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being.
- Career development opportunities, including access to a range of tailored programs, such as Academic Women in Leadership, and learning platforms including LinkedIn Learning.
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance and well-being, including leading parental leave, gender affirmation leave, cultural leave, and menstruation and menopause leave.
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, and access to unique cultural and recreational benefits such as discounts for the Melbourne Theatre Company.
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program.
Your new team: Dilin Duwa is a pioneering Centre for Indigenous Business Leadership within the Faculty of Business and Economics. The Centre partners with Melbourne Business School to deliver research, education and ecosystem services nationally. You will join a collaborative team committed to Indigenous economic independence and thriving Indigenous enterprises. The team values culturally grounded practice, deep community engagement and evidence based impact. Based in Perth, you will connect regional ecosystems with Dilin Duwa’s national networks and capabilities.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. The diversity of our community enriches us all, and we are committed to creating an inclusive and fair workplace where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at ***********@unimelb.edu.au.
You must have current valid work rights for Australia. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. A Working with Children Check is required for all positions. If successful, we will guide you through the process and reimburse you.
You are not required to address the Selection Criteria for this application.
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