Womin Djeka - RMIT values and welcomes you!
At RMIT we recognise and respect the unique culture and contribution that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to our communities. We are also proud to provide study, cultural, & personal support to our Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander students in their learning journey. We invite you to further explore the amazing opportunities that RMIT has specifically on offer for Indigenous Talent.
What we do
RMIT was established in 1887 and has grown to be a global university of technology, design and enterprise. We are a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies. Our courses of study are offered across 4 academic colleges and 16 Schools and our vibrant research community attracts funding from a range of government and industry sources from across the globe. https://www.rmit.edu.au/about
What’s on offer?
RMIT University has many interesting opportunities at all levels specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples under Special Measures*. We have vacancies across the academic (research, teaching and engagement), professional and Vocational Education (including teaching) areas at all levels and we encourage you to submit an application to join our thriving and inclusive community.
You may see that our available positions are in one of the below categories:
Mainstream roles – open to everyone
Identified roles - requiring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with Indigenous-specific knowledge of culture and community. The primary purpose of designating a position as Identified is to ensure the person working in the position has the appropriate cultural knowledge and community connections to fulfil their occupational requirements.
Targeted roles - which is any mainstream position whereby we are specifically seeking Aboriginal and/ or Torres Strait Islander peoples. These roles do not necessarily require Indigenous-specific knowledge of culture and community.
RMIT offers great support and networking opportunities for its Indigenous student and staff within a culturally safe and flexible environment, including an Indigenous Staff Network. Our offers a range of free facilities for our Indigenous community. See a video by Jordan Carter, Indigenous Outreach Coordinator and his experience working within the Centre.
What its like to work at the Ngarara Willim Centre
Information for Indigenous applicants
Why work here?
RMIT recognises the inherent value of Indigenous Australian perspectives to the University. The University aims to position itself as both an employer of choice and preferred place to study for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
RMIT has undertaken a firm commitment to contribute to, and lead in, the areas of reconciliation and Indigenous community development.
Our Commitment to advancing Reconciliation
The Bundjil Statement (below) has been developed to deepen the RMIT community’s ngarn-ga (understandings) of how we live and work lawfully and respectfully on the Kulin Nation where RMIT University stands. As an RMIT community, we are developing new ways of knowing, being and doing in our organisation, based on our commitment to reconciliation.
“Bundjil Womin Djeka ngarna-ga – Bundjil asks you to come and asks what is your purpose for coming and understanding:
When you are on place you make dhumbali (promise/commitment) to Bundjil and the land of the Kulin Nation.
The first dhumbali, is to obey the ngarn-ga (understandings) of Bundjil.
The second dhumbali, is to not harm the bubups (children).
The third is not to harm the biik biik (land) and wurneet (waterways) of Bundjil.
As the spirit of Kulin ancestors live in us, let the wisdom, the spirit and the generosity in which Bundjil taught us influence the decisions made on place. Do this by understanding your ways of knowing, your ways of doing, and your ways of being on place.”
Please contact Loretta Vaughan, Senior Talent Advisor loretta.vaughan@rmit.edu.au or phone 03 9925 0746 for information regarding our roles or working at RMIT.
We look forward to receiving your application and helping you to kick-start your career at RMIT.
This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, classified under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply.
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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.
RMIT is a Disability Confident Recruitment Team and we are happy to adjust the recruitment process for your accessibility requirements. Please contact us at TalentSupport@rmit.edu.au telling us your preferred type of communication and we will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your requirements.
Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak here.
We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.
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