Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment
At Swinburne, we value and celebrate the heritage, cultures and spirituality of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Learn more about how we can assist you in applying for roles and support you throughout your employment at Swinburne.
Our vision is to build a university culture that promotes and practically supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This includes our Indigenous Workforce Strategy (2020–23), which focuses on attracting quality applications for academic and professional positions at all levels across the university. We also provide an internal environment that promotes professional and personal growth for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
Applying for positions
We are focused on assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates to secure a job with our university. We can help by providing the following services:
feedback and tips for your resume
interview preparation
guided walking tour around campus
During your employment
We are committed to supporting our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to excel by offering:
tailored professional development activities to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members so you can excel in their chosen careers
monthly lunches for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff to get together, yarn, share experiences and offer peer support
all other benefits available to Swinburne staff.
Ensuring a culturally safe environment
We take cultural safety seriously at Swinburne. Not only because it's our social responsibility but because we know that our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff will excel when their unique cultures and experiences are respected and valued.
To help ensure a culturally safe environment at Swinburne:
All staff are expected to complete a compulsory Indigenous Cultural Competency online module on commencement
We are designing an overarching Indigenous Cultural Competency Framework to ensure that different staffing cohorts receive the appropriate type and intensity of Indigenous Cultural Competency training
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Workforce Strategy 2020-2023
Our initiatives
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Moondani Toombadool Centre
Established in 2018, the Moondani Toombadool Centre is responsible for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander matters at Swinburne.
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National Centre for Reconciliation Practice
Leading national academic, industry and community understandings of reconciliation, and helping to lead national systemic change in reconciliation.