RMIT invites Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples to express your interest to work at RMIT

Overview:

• RMIT encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to apply to be considered for Identified, Targeted, or mainstream roles (Designated EOI)*

• Explore roles as Teachers, Professional, or Academic staff

• Possibilities for fixed-term and ongoing roles with flexible hybrid working arrangements

• Benefit from 17% superannuation, 10 days cultural leave and specialist wellbeing and career support services

Why work at RMIT?

At RMIT, we celebrate and honour the unique cultures and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to providing robust support and valuable opportunities during your employment and educational journey, enriched by networking opportunities and the facilities available through our Indigenous Staff Network and the Ngarara Willim Centre.

"The Ngarara Willim Centre is a culturally safe space, advocating for the self-determination and success of our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and community through dedicated support and empowerment."

RMIT is a wonderful place to work in the heart of Melbourne CBD with campuses in Brunswick, Bundoora and Point Cook. We have a thriving and growing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community who are making an amazing difference at RMIT though engagement with external Indigenous partners, internal collaborations and training and educating staff on self determination, implementation of Indigenous perspectives, responsible practice and cultural safety.

Hear from Professor Gary Thomas, Pro Vice Chancellor for Indigenous Education talk about how RMIT is transitioning through Reconciliation to Responsible Practice

https://youtu.be/i5MIrtu3Xew?si=uTkzHyjeguJZlrci

What’s on offer?

RMIT University is excited to offer new opportunities in 2025-2026 at various levels specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

We offer attractive salaries, with 17% super and 10 days cultural leave, we also offer hybrid working. See our list of benefits here Benefits and recognition - RMIT University

You could work in the Ngarara Willim Centre dedicated to Indigenous Education or within our Colleges/Portfolios including Vocational Education, STEM, Design, IT, Research or Business and Law. Positions include Identified and Targeted roles, along with mainstream roles.

Please submit your EOI application with just a CV and I will be in contact with you following this to discuss possible opportunities at RMIT.

You can also browse RMIT's career opportunities here, using "Indigenous" as a keyword for identified roles or to have a look at our mainstream roles and apply directly.

For further details, contact Loretta Vaughan, Senior Talent Advisor - First Peoples Employment at loretta.vaughan@rmit.edu.au or phone 03 9925 0746.

*Special Measures

This is an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Designated Position, under ‘special measures’ of section 12 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 2010. Only Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are eligible to apply to this EOI.

We look forward to hearing from you and helping to kickstart your career at RMIT!

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Applications Close:

30 Dec 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.

In line with RMIT University’s commitment to a safe, respectful and inclusive environment, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence (GBV) risk factors as part of our recruitment processes. All applicants will be required to complete a gender‑based violence declaration in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence. Preferred candidates will also be required to undertake relevant pre‑employment background checks, including Working With Children Checks. Information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for its relevance to the role and RMIT’s safety obligations.

At RMIT, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively support and encourage people with disability to apply to RMIT (including alternate formats of application forms). To discuss adjustment requirements, please contact Dani, via talentsupport@rmit.edu.au or visit our Careers page for more contact information - https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers.

We are a Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.