Wilin Centre Coordinator

Role type: Full-time (1.0 FTE), Continuing appointment
Faculty: Fine Arts and Music
Department: The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development
Salary: UoM 7 - $111,275 - $120,453 p.a. plus 17% super

• Lead a flagship Indigenous arts and culture centre / drive student-centred programs and events / influence faculty-wide cultural change
• Apply now to lead Wilin Centre operations, empowering Indigenous students and communities through transformative programs.
• Investing in you – 17% superannuation, benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

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).

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Your next career opportunity
You will lead operational and administrative excellence at the Wilin Centre, supporting Indigenous-focused programs and events.
You will help drive cultural change across the Faculty and broader University community.

What you will deliver:

• Lead operational planning, processes and systems, ensuring high-quality delivery of Wilin Centre programs.
• Manage, coach and motivate professional staff, building a cohesive, high-performing team culture.
• In conjunction with the faculty’s Academic Support Office, coordinate student-facing services, grants and bursaries, ensuring timely, culturally safe support and information.
• Oversee budgets, HR processes and financial systems for Wilin programs, events and casual staff.
• Lead planning and administration of Wilin events, partnerships and communications with internal and external stakeholders.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, bringing strong cultural knowledge and lived experience.
• Hold a relevant tertiary qualification and substantial experience in administration, coordination or operations.
• Demonstrate advanced organisational and problem-solving skills, including experience with Indigenous arts organisations or programs.
• Lead and mentor staff effectively, fostering collaboration, high performance and culturally safe practice.
• Communicate confidently with diverse stakeholders, producing clear written materials and managing sensitive information discreetly.
• Bring prior university experience, understanding policies, procedures, systems and student-focused service environments.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfilment, including:

• 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 and cultural 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

For more information check out our benefits page! 

Your new team – The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development
The Wilin Centre for Indigenous Arts and Cultural Development is a vibrant, Indigenous-focused hub. You will join a committed team advancing cultural change across the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
The Centre delivers public programs, student support and partnerships with Indigenous artists and communities.
You will collaborate with the Academic Support Office and faculty stakeholders on strategic, impact-driven initiatives.
Together, you will embed Indigenous knowledge, create inclusive environments and showcase Indigenous arts and culture.

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. Discover more about Diversity and Inclusion at UniMelb.

We're committed to a barrier-free recruitment process and ongoing workplace support, providing adjustments throughout. We warmly encourage applications from people with disabilities. Learn more about how we support an accessible recruitment process.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians. Visit our Indigenous staff page to learn more about our investment and support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Indigenous applicants are encouraged to connect with our Indigenous Employment & Development team at [email protected].

Application essentials:

• Visit "apply with us" to learn more about the process, including tips and FAQs.
• 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.
• Please upload your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and experience as part of the application process.

Want to know more?

• For queries related to this specific position, contact Adam Downs at [email protected]
• For questions related to our recruitment process email Petra Newton at [email protected]
• For recruitment adjustments contact Kim Groizard on +61 3 9035 3218 or at [email protected](subject: 'Recruitment Adjustments').

Apply today, and join a community that’s shaping the future.

Applications close: Monday 12th October at 11:55 PM; Melbourne time zone.

Position Description:
JR-016116 Centre Coordinator PD.doc
JR-016116 Centre Coordinator PD.pdf