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Indigenous PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR Strategy and Education (INDIGENOUS) Office of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) Summer 2022 latrobe.edu.au
Table of contents Acknowledgement of Country 3 A Message from the Vice-Chancellor 4 A Message from Aunty Joy, University Elder 5 About La Trobe University 6 2020—2030 Strategic Plan 7 La Trobe A Snapshot of Facts and Figures 8 Indigenous Strategy 9 One University – Many Communities 10 Position Description 11 Organisational Chart 12 About Victoria and Melbourne 13 How to Apply 14 2 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Acknowledgement of Country La Trobe University acknowledges that our campuses are located on the lands of many traditional custodians in Victoria. We recognise their ongoing connection to the land and value their unique contribution to the University and wider Australian society. La Trobe University is committed to providing opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, both as individuals and communities through teaching and learning, research and community partnerships across all of our campuses. P R O V I C E - C H A N C E L L O R ( I N D I G E N O U S) 3
A Message from the Vice-Chancellor Thank you for your interest in the position of Pro history. Deep in the fabric of La Trobe University is the desire Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) at La Trobe University, to face the big issues of the day and to make a difference. Both Indigenous and non-Indigenous students have benefited from one of the key leadership positions at the University. the values and ethos that underpin a La Trobe education. La Trobe opened its doors to its first intake of students in 1967. The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) reports to the Deputy Since then, we have established a reputation as an innovative and Vice-Chancellor (Students) and is accountable for strategic accessible university, willing to take risks and challenge the norm. leadership of Indigenous education, research, student support La Trobe is Victoria’s statewide university, with five campuses and community engagement at the University. located across a diverse range of Indigenous communities This is an exciting time to be at La Trobe. The University is in a in regional Victoria and the north of Melbourne. We also have phase of renewal, evidenced by our University City of the Future a growing cohort of students accessing their studies online. program, an investment in outstanding new staff appointments, La Trobe is ranked amongst the top 400 universities in the and our new Strategic Plan that will ensure sustainability world on all the major global university rankings. Very few and effectiveness as we pursue our bold vision to be a great universities combine the missions of inclusiveness, innovation university of a different kind – a university equipped to take full and excellence as well as La Trobe. advantage of the opportunities of the 21st century. Our campuses are located in the midst of significant Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and we value the things Professor John Dewar AO that we share and the partnerships that we have forged over our Vice-Chancellor 4 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
A Message from Aunty Joy, University Elder Ki Wominjeka (Hello and Welcome) from La Trobe Amongst my many commitments and areas of passion, La Trobe University. I am Aunty Joy Murphy-Wandin, Senior Elder University and the work undertaken here to improve educational outcomes for Indigenous staff, students and communities of the Wurundjeri people and traditional custodian of the continues to fill me with joy and hope for a strong future and lands on which our Bundoora Campus is located. I was increased opportunities for our communities. I have been born and live on the same homelands as my father’s fortunate and proud to work alongside Indigenous staff and people, and our ancestors before him, in beautiful students at La Trobe, from various communities across mainland Healesville. My hometown in Healesville is surrounded Australia and neighboring Islands, who challenged the educational mindsets and presented leading challenges to provide a more by soaring native gums, overlooking the rolling hills and mature thinking for our people to attain higher levels of education rich with native birds who have also lived here since and senior positions across learning and teaching methods. time immemorial. I have been the appointed La Trobe They are now mature models reflecting their leadership with University Elder for the past 6 years and have long then our young ones. Their aspiring and inspirational vocations show been connected to the university, its staff, students, the way forward for more leaders in the coming generations of our communities. alumni, and communities. I look forward to welcoming and working closely with a new I am passionate about education, Indigenous knowledges and Pro Vice Chancellor, Indigenous (PVCI). We are looking for an improving educational outcomes and opportunities for our individual who is willing to engage with all staff and students, people. Over the years I have contributed to several industries passionate about improving educational outcomes, innovative in and institutions for the betterment of the Aboriginal and Islander developing new strategic programs, forging new partnerships and peoples’ place, knowledge and understanding of our history projects, being community orientated and willing to contribute and heritage, and continuing nurturing of living a sustainable to the vibrant legacy of Indigenous Strategy and Education at life in society. Some of these include Government, Justice, La Trobe University. Conservation, Climate Change, Animal and Wildlife Care, Educational institutions, the Arts, all Sporting codes and more. P R O V I C E - C H A N C E L L O R ( I N D I G E N O U S) 5
About La Trobe University Our Mission Of all Australian universities, we are the most successful at combining accessibility and excellence and have become a Advancing global perspectives through learning and knowledge, place where social inclusion and globally recognised excellence for the benefit of our students and communities. come together for the benefit of our students, our staff and our communities. Our Vision Our academics and researchers achieve national and international recognition, our public intellectuals demonstrate To promote positive change and address the major issues of an enduring social conscience and influence, and our alumni our time through being connected, inclusive and excellent. achieve extraordinary success and impact in government, industry and not for profit organisations. Our Values We strive to be exemplars for the sector in our commitment to gender equity and to inclusivity for marginalised groups; and we Our early reputation as a radical and challenging institution work with Indigenous people and organisations to support their continues to influence the way we enrich the experience of social, cultural and economic aspirations. our students and engage with our partners and communities. We were founded half a century ago to broaden participation We embrace sustainable practices across all our campuses in higher education in Melbourne’s north and, later, in because we are committed to improving environmental, social regional Victoria. We have succeeded for many thousands of and economic outcomes for our communities. students who would otherwise have been excluded from the We contribute to economic development for our local opportunities provided by a university education. communities, and our future activity will increasingly be We continue to support access, diversity and inclusivity while international as we become a globally connected university in undertaking world-class research. Our research aims to address everything we do. the global forces shaping our world and make a difference to some of the world’s most pressing problems, including climate change, securing food, water and the environment, building healthy communities, and creating a more just and sustainable future. This approach is based on our values of: y inclusiveness, diversity, equity and social justice y pursuing excellence and sustainability in everything we do y championing our local communities in Melbourne’s north and regional Victoria; and y being willing to innovate and disrupt the traditional way of doing things. Our Culture Our cultural qualities underpin everything we do. As we work towards realising the strategic goals of the University, we strive to work in a way which is aligned to our four cultural qualities: CONNECTED INNOVATIVE ACCOUNTABLE CARE Connecting the Tackling the big Striving for excellence We care about what we students and issues of our time in everything we do and why we do it, communities we serve to transform the do, holding each because we believe in the to the world outside. lives of our students other to account, power of education and and society. and working to the research to transform lives highest standards. and global society. 6 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
2020—2030 Strategic Plan ssible Tea Acce chi lity, ng a Qu Other Partners (Industry, Government, NGOs etc) COMMUNITY IMPACT Students Staff es t R ea rc h p ac S tre n g t h a n d Im International Regional Perspective Focus Partner of Choice People Improving Efficiency and Culture and Productivity Students: Reshaping to better meet Our regions: Transforming our communities student needs Increase the number of students studying at, or supported KPI – Top 12 nationally for percentage of graduates in by, regional campuses, and increase the number of TAFE employment as measured by the Graduate Outcomes Survey graduates who study with us Teaching: Improving quality and accessibility International: Internationalised in everything we do KPI – Top 12 nationally in the Student Experience Survey for Teaching Quality and Overall Experience KPI – The quality of outcomes for our staff and students from our strategic partnerships with global universities as measured by International Partnership Assessment Rating Index Research: Focusing on our strengths, impact and global challenges Our people: An empowered workforce inspired KPI – ERA 4 or 5 ratings in field of research where La Trobe by our values has more than 10 FTE and more than 5% of Australia’s research effort, defined by ERA FTE KPI – Improve Employee Experience as measured by a La Trobe Employee Experience Survey Industry and government: Becoming the Strategic Partner of Choice Improving efficiency and productivity KPI – Increase Category 2—4 and Medical Research Future KPI – 20 per cent improvement in staff productivity from 8.7 Fund research income revenue by 50 percent from 2019 EFTSL per FTE in 2019 to 10.5 EFTSL per FTE by end of 2022 baseline by 2025 P R O V I C E - C H A N C E L L O R ( I N D I G E N O U S) 7
La Trobe A Snapshot of Facts and Figures IN THE IN THE MORE THAN TOP 400 TOP 350 IN ALL THREE MAJOR TOP 1.2% 38 000 STUDENTS UNIVERSITIES IN WORLD RANKINGS OF 28 000 UNIVERSITIES AND 7 000 STAFF THE WORLD WORLDWIDE ALL BROAD RESEARCH 200 000 SEVEN AREAS 87.8% GRADUATES CAMPUSES RATED AT, OF GRADUATES IN 50 YEARS AT MELBOURNE, CITY, SECURE WORK WITHIN BENDIGO, ALBURY- ABOVE OR WELL FOUR MONTHS WODONGA, MILDURA, ABOVE WORLD SHEPPARTON AND SYDNEY STANDARD THE MORE THAN A$76.2M EDUCATING FIRST 9 000 ANNUAL RESEARCH LARGEST AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL INCOME NUMBER UNIVERSITY STUDENTS OF STUDENTS TO RECEIVE A SIX-STAR FROM MORE THAN FROM DISADVANTAGED RATING FOR SUSTAINABLE 100 COUNTRIES BACKGROUND IN LARGE-SCALE VICTORIA DEVELOPMENTS AN AMBITION BY 2024, 22 INDIGENOUS TO SUPPORT EVERY 323 INDIGENOUS COLLEAGUES COMMENCING INDIGENOUS INDIGENOUS STUDENT STUDENTS IN 2021 STUDENT WITH A (180 EFTSL IN 2020) SERVICES CENTRE SCHOLARSHIP ON OR PLANNED, FOR FOR THE LENGTH OF EACH OF OUR REGIONAL THEIR DEGREE CAMPUSES 10% INCREASE LA TROBE IS A SIGNATORY INDIGENOUS STUDENT IN INVESTMENT TO SUPPORT TO THE SUCCESS RATES INDIGENOUS TOORONG 7% ABOVE STRATEGY AND MARNONG THE NATIONAL EDUCATION ACCORD AVERAGE (2019) IN 2021 TRANSFORMATION 8 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Indigenous Strategy La Trobe is currently developing a refreshed Indigenous strategy to guide the efforts of the University to meet our ongoing commitments to Indigenous Australians. To support the incoming Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) we The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) will lead the Indigenous are in the process of recruiting two Academic Directors for Strategy and Education Division, as well as being a senior Indigenous Education and Indigenous Research. These 30% executive in the Students Portfolio and member of the appointments with Professorial loading will create additional University’s Senior Leadership Group. capacity across the institution to ensure we continue our efforts to decolonise the curriculum and support Indigenous research and Indigenous researchers. P R O V I C E - C H A N C E L L O R ( I N D I G E N O U S) 9
One University – Many Communities Albury-Wodonga Melbourne (Bundoora) Indigenous access to higher education. Popular fields of study for students at Wodonga Campus and its surrounding Bundoora campus is located on the Mildura Campus include Health Sciences area is located on the traditional lands of traditional lands of the Wurundjeri people. related courses and Education. the Dhudhuroa, Waywurru and Wiradjuri The language of Wurundjeri Country people. The traditional language of the is Woi Wurrung. Melbourne has long Mildura is the service centre for northwest region is Wiradjeri Language. The campus been home to Indigenous mob from Victoria, and a centre for horticulture and is located in close proximity to the Murray throughout Australia, with the Bundoora irrigation. Our campus is deeply embedded River, which has for many thousands of Campus ideally positioned near many in the business and cultural life of the local years been central to life for those who high Indigenous population catchments, community, and delivers a skilled workforce call the Albury Wodonga region home including Reservoir, Broadmeadows, for our local schools, health services and and is considered as the giver of life to Thornbury, Fitzroy, and Thomastown. businesses. We provide access for many the local Indigenous people. There are With a diverse range of study options, of our students who are first in family, low approximately 3,000 Indigenous people we have students spread across all SES or Indigenous. Since 2006, we have living on both sides of the Murray River. fields of study. Our new Indigenous graduated approximately 100 nurses, 220 Popular fields of study for students at Recruitment Pathways program, Rise teachers, 120 business or accounting Wodonga Campus include Psychology with La Trobe, is set to attract prospective graduates, and 60 social workers at the and Nursing. students from throughout the state with campus. Around 95 per cent of our Mildura conditional enrolment offers given to active graduates get jobs after graduating, and 85 Albury-Wodonga delivers strong participants of the Program. per cent stay in the Mallee region. Working manufacturing, tourism, agriculture and with the local community, we generate service industries to a huge area of Victoria, Bundoora has served Melbourne’s North world class events and opportunities for NSW and the ACT. Our campus attracts and beyond since our inception in 1967. research in community development, students from across the region, offering It is our largest campus with over 26,000 water and ecology, agriculture, arts and a wide range of courses from arts, sports students and a comprehensive range of Indigenous affairs. management and business to nursing, generalist and specialist undergraduate allied health and science. and postgraduate courses across 13 schools in our two Colleges of Science Shepparton It is one of Australia’s three leading Health and Engineering (SHE) and Arts, Shepparton campus is located on the campuses for industry engagement, Social Sciences and Commerce (ASSC). traditional lands of the Yorta Yorta and including freshwater ecology at the Centre We have ambitious plans to develop our Bangarang People. The language of for Freshwater Ecosystems, and regional 235 hectare land base (1.5 times the size the region is Yorta Yorta language. This and rural ageing through the John Richards’ of Melbourne’s CBD) into a global exemplar Country is home to the highest Indigenous Centre for Rural Ageing Research. of a digital university city of the future. population in Victoria, outside of Metro Our Master Plan envisages a multi-stage Melbourne. There are approximately 6,000 Bendigo development including sport, innovation Indigenous people living in Shepparton Bendigo Campus is located on the (R&D), education, commercial and and its surrounding area. Shepparton traditional lands of the Djaara Djaara residential precincts, with student numbers has the fastest growing Indigenous people. The language of Djaara Country increasing to approximately 40,000 by student enrolments of all our regional is Dja Dja Wurrung. Bendigo has a diverse 2040. According to a recent report by campuses, with the largest opportunity Indigenous population of approximately Oxford Economics, the Melbourne campus for continuous growth. The campus has 2,000 Indigenous people. Bendigo campus supported 6,860 jobs and contributed $505 strong educational partnerships with local is home to the second largest Indigenous million in GDP to Melbourne’s North in Indigenous Tertiary organisations, with two cohort of student enrolments. La Trobe’s 2016. By 2026, these figures will rise further, accredited pathways into La Trobe courses Rural Health School continues to attract meaning that La Trobe will contribute an through the Diploma of Community Service strong enrolments across a number of additional 3,680 jobs and $371 million in and Diploma of Nursing, into the Bachelor health disciplines. Popular fields of study GDP to the economy in Melbourne’s North of Social Work and the Bachelor of Nursing, for students at Bendigo Campus include in that year, relative to 2016. Our 2016 as such the two most popular fields of Social Work and Education. research and development expenditure study for students at Shepparton Campus is expected to contribute $377 million to are Social Work and Nursing. Bendigo is one of the fastest growing Australia’s GDP in real present value terms regional cities in Victoria. It is a major Shepparton is a culturally diverse city lying over the next 50 years. centre for government services, has vibrant at the heart of the Goulburn Valley – a local industries, and an outstanding arts centre of horticulture, dairy, logistics and and cultural sector. Our Bendigo campus Mildura manufacturing. Our campus, located in is the largest of our regional campuses Mildura Campus and its surrounding region the centre of the city, is meeting a growing with more than 4,500 students. It offers a is located on the lands of the Latji Latji, demand for courses in areas like the arts, full range of courses, including education, Ngintait, Nyeri Nyeri, Barkindji, and Werigia business and agribusiness, education, allied health, dentistry, law and engineering. peoples. The Traditional Language of the nursing, allied health and social work. Bendigo graduates enjoy a 94 per cent region is Latji Latji Language. With a local Our strong community links present employment rate after graduating, and our Indigenous population of approximately opportunities for research in agriculture, plan is to continue building the Bendigo 4,000, Mildura is rich in local Culture and community development, health, cultural campus to become Australia’s leading has a rapidly growing young population, diversity and Indigenous affairs. regional university town. thus the region is prime for increased 10 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
Position Description The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), reports to the Deputy y Ensure the activities of the portfolio are undertaken in Vice-Chancellor (Students), and is accountable for strategic accordance with relevant government legislation and comply leadership of Indigenous education, research and community with University agreements, awards, and policies engagement at the university. This role will lead a specialist y Membership of senior governance committees as required by team across La Trobe’s campus network and work with the the Vice-Chancellor, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Students) and university to deliver on our strategic ambitions to Chair of Academic Board. y improve Indigenous Australian student participation and success Key Selection Criteria y support the recruitment and retention of Indigenous y A distinguished scholarly record, with evidence of prominent Australian staff strategic leadership experience y embed Indigenous Australian knowledges in the curriculum y Proven capacity or potential in the development and y facilitate research with Indigenous Australian communities implementation of high level University strategies and develop the research capability of Indigenous academic y A demonstrated track record or potential in the leadership staff and of teams that support recruitment and strong outcomes for y build strong and enduring partnerships with Indigenous Indigenous Australian students, including the achievement Australian communities both in Victoria and further afield. of strategic targets in student load, success, retention and The Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous) delivers on these targets completion through leadership of the Indigenous Strategy and Education y Ability to form strong and enduring partnerships with internal Division and its dedicated team of staff and by working in close and external stakeholders and to leverage these partnerships partnership with staff from across the University’s Victorian for the mutual benefit of all parties while delivering against campus network. institutional targets y demonstrated capacity or potential to provide leadership in Position specific accountabilities the development of curricula that are inclusive of Indigenous Australian Knowledges in a respectful and culturally y Lead strategic change across the organisation through the appropriate manner implementation and leadership of a whole-of-university y Proven track record or demonstrated potential in research Indigenous strategy, providing critical decision making that involving Indigenous Australian Knowledges and/or related has an impact across the University and delivering on agreed to Indigenous Australian development, including a strong strategic targets publication record and the receipt of competitive grant and/or y Provide principal and authoritative counsel that sets new consultancy funding standards and determines new areas of knowledge for the y Ability to negotiate with senior stakeholders in the public and University in regard to Indigenous Australian matters private sectors and with funding agencies and y Lead the Indigenous Strategy and Education Division, with y An understanding of the legislative environment related to accountability for the division’s strategy, structure, finance Indigenous Australian Higher Education and a proven ability and human resources or demonstrated potential to react to changed policy or y Build and grow relationships between the University and funding conditions to ensure institutional compliance. Indigenous Australian communities Australia-wide Only Indigenous Australians are eligible to apply under the y Drive and participate in philanthropic activities in support of Special Measure Provision Section of the Equal Opportunity Indigenous Australian education Act 2011 (Vic). y Provide dedicated services for the recruitment and ongoing support of Indigenous Australian students at all levels of study and ensure that Indigenous Australian participation, success and completion rates achieve state and national benchmarks y Work closely with Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education), Provosts and Deans to incorporate Indigenous Australian Knowledges into all of the University’s award and non-award courses y Work in partnership with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) and Industry engagement, Provosts and Deans to expand research involving Indigenous Australian Knowledge and communities, and ensure that this research is undertaken in a culturally appropriate manner y Manage and coordinate the University’s preparation for, and response to, relevant external reviews and audits; y Work with all areas of the University to uplift the recruitment of Indigenous Australians into academic and professional positions P R O V I C E - C H A N C E L L O R ( I N D I G E N O U S) 11
Organisational Chart DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR (STUDENTS) PRO VICE-CHANCELLOR (INDIGENOUS) COORDINATOR, OPERATIONS SENIOR MANAGER, ACADEMIC ACADEMIC INDIGENOUS DIRECTOR DIRECTOR STRATEGY, (INDIGENOUS (INDIGENOUS EDUCATION & EDUCATION) RESEARCH) COMMUNITY VACANT LIAISON ADVISOR, FACILITATOR, COORDINATOR, INDIGENOUS INDIGENOUS CULTURAL INDIGENOUS INDIGENOUS STUDENT ADVISOR STUDENT CAPABILITY STUDENT ADVISOR STUDENT (REGIONAL) RECRUITMENT (INDIGENOUS) ENGAGEMENT SENIOR OFFICER, SENIOR OFFICER, INDIGENOUS INDIGENOUS STUDENT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT (BENDIGO) (SHEP) SENIOR OFFICER, SENIOR OFFICER, INDIGENOUS INDIGENOUS STUDENT STUDENT ENGAGEMENT ENGAGEMENT (AW) (MILDURA) 12 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
About Victoria and Melbourne Experience Melbourne Melbourne is the capital of the state of Victoria, and Australia’s second largest city. It’s a multicultural hub with 4.4 million people from more than 153 countries, it’s one of the best sporting cities in the world, and Australia’s art and culture capital. You’ll find the world’s masterpieces on the walls of the city’s 100-plus galleries and some of the world’s best examples of street art along its famous laneways. Melbourne’s theatres and live venues stage blockbuster productions, international and local opera, ballet, comedy and live music by some of the world’s most popular artists. Melbourne is also a UNESCO City of Literature. When it comes to sport, Melbourne is a city like no other. Each year the city hosts major international sporting events like the Australian Open Grand Slam tennis tournament, the Formula One Grand Prix, the Rip Curl Pro Surfing championship, the Australian Masters golf tournament and the Melbourne Cup (horse racing). Plus, the city hosts the Grand Final of Australian Rules Football every year, which includes a parade in the city. Melbournians love their food. Many of the world’s top chefs have set up in Melbourne and you’ll find just about every cuisine on the planet here: French, Italian, Spanish, Greek, Chinese, Malaysian, Indian, Thai, Japanese, Moroccan and lots more. More than 2500 festivals and events are held in Victoria throughout the year. Major events in the city include the Melbourne International Arts Festival, Melbourne International Film Festival, Melbourne International Comedy Festival and the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival. Find out more: visitmelbourne.com Victoria: The Garden State Victoria is Australia’s smallest mainland state – at 227 416 square km, it is about the same size as the United Kingdom. Once known as ‘the Garden State’, it has many notable gardens and 36 national parks covering two and a half million hectares. Among the State’s many attractions are the Great Ocean Road, where you’ll see stunning coastal views and the world-famous Twelve Apostles, the Grampians and the High Country. P R O V I C E - C H A N C E L L O R ( I N D I G E N O U S) 13
How to Apply All applications should be submitted via Latrobe.edu.au/jobs by Indicative Commencement Date 31 March 2022. When submitting your application, the following information Candidates are asked to provide an indication of the earliest is required: date on which they would be available to commence in the position. Curriculum Vitae As part of the application and appointment process, candidates may be requested to provide proof of their identity and give Please include the following: permission for verification of their tertiary qualifications and an Australian Federal Police check. y Details of your education, professional training and qualification with year of completion All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working y Positions you have held, including relevant dates, titles, with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be responsibilities and key achievements required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with y Other relevant information such as your contributions Children Check prior to commencement. to professional associations and learned societies, and community activities. Confidentiality Response to the Selection Criteria We guarantee that any approach we make to you and any Please respond to each of the selection criteria. These can be discussions we have will be in the strictest confidence. found in the position description for the role. For an informal conversation, please contact Peter Andreopoulos on 03 9479 6305 or email p.andreopoulos@latrobe.edu.au 14 LA TROBE UNIVERSITY
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