Deadly Alumni - Ngarara Willim

18/03/2024

New job opportunity working with RMIT Library!

Working within an interdisciplinary team, the Academic Skills Advisor is responsible for enhancing students’ academic outcomes in language, academic writing, mathematics, and science. This role includes supporting First Nation’s academics.

For more information, read more about the role here:

Overview: Full-time, ongoing position in academic advisory - Targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the in the heart of Melbourne at the CBD campus About You Working within an interdiscipl...

13/11/2023

We have two exciting roles to share with the Deadly Alumni cohort for those of you who have completed their PhD's.
These positions are available with the School of Engineering and intended to showcase Women and non-binary people. Applicants who fit within these categories will be considered.

Professor Madhu Bhaskaran will be your Research Manager.

Sound like you? Your field of interest? Take a look at the positions below and apply!

https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RMIT_Careers/job/Melbourne/Research-Fellow---ARC-CoE-TMOS---Optical-Integrated-Sensors_JR25768

https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/RMIT_Careers/job/Melbourne/Research-Fellow---ARC-CoE-TMOS---Materials-and-fabrication_JR25769

Overview: Full-time, 2 year Fixed Term position Salary Academic Level B ($105,548 - $125,341) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University About the Role The Research Fellow w...

10/11/2023

Looking to upskill your professional toolbelt? Apply to be part of the upcoming *free* New Business Planning Skill Set.

The course will be two hours, twice a week, exclusively online starting 4th December.

You'll gain skills in:
-Research and Develop Business Plans
-Develop and Present Business Proposals
-Plan Finances for New Business

Scan the QR code to register your interest and apply, looking forward to having you as part of the course.

12/10/2023

Have you thought about Higher Degree Research (HDR) study? Come and find out more at the Practice Research Symposium at RMIT

The Opening Event of PRS Australia October 2023 will be taking place from Wednesday, 18th October - Friday, 20th October.

Wednesday, 18th:
5.45pm
RMIT Building 100, Level 2, Design Hub Gallery
150 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3000
With Drinks and delicious food by Mabu Mabu

6.30pm
RMIT Building 100, Level 3, Lecture Theatre Design Hub
Opening Night talk entitled “Yoonggama: understanding First Nations Knowledges” with Associate Professor Suzi Hutchings and Dr Vicki Couzens.

7.30pm
RMIT Building 100, Level 3, Lecture Theatre Design Hub
Discussion with Boisbouvier Chair In Australian Literature Professor Tony Birch from University of Melbourne in conversation with Dr Linda Daley.

Please register your attendance at the Opening Event via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/prs-australia-opening-event-design-hub-gallery-tickets-725768682667

All are also welcome to attend the public examinations and postgraduate presentations of research in progress during the 6 day Practice Research Symposium

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Thursday 19th October:
12:20pm - 13:20pm
Pavilion 1, Level 10, Design Hub
150 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3000

“Responsible Practice in Action”
Join Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous Education, Research and Engagement Professor Gary Thomas in conversation with Dr Christine Phillips where they will discuss how to engage meaningfully with the principles of Responsible Practice in Research.

Please register your attendance via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/prs-australia-responsible-practice-in-action-tickets-725772794967

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Friday, 20th October
12:20pm - 13:20pm
Pavilion 1, Level 10, Design Hub
150 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3000

“More than Research: Indigenous Practice Research and Creative Practice Research”
N’arwee’t Professor Carolyn Briggs AM is a Senior Boon Wurrung Elder and Professor at RMIT University, she is a founding member and Adjunct Professor with Wominjeka Djeembana, Monash University
Professor Brian Martin is a descendant of Bundjalung, Kamilaroi and Muruwari peoples, and is the Founding Director of Wominjeka Djeembana, Monash University
Assoc. Prof. James Oliver, School of Design, RMIT University, a Hebridean Gàidheal, and a founding member of Wominjeka Djeembana
This is a shared conversation on the connections between Indigenous Practice Research and Creative Practice Research, reflecting on the understanding that ‘relationships do not merely shape reality, they are reality’ (Wilson, 2008), expanding on themes of: relevance, respect, and refusal; ethics, aspirations and futures.
N’arwee’t Briggs, Brian Martin and James Oliver are currently working on a publication collaboration informed by these themes and broader reflections on their research collaborations, some of which will also inform this conversation.

Please register your attendance via Eventbrite
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/indigenous-practice-research-and-creative-practice-research-tickets-725774229257

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Accessibility:

Wheelchair Access
Design Hub Gallery is wheelchair accessible and there is a disabled parking space just outside on Swanston Street. The gallery is located on level 2, one floor down from street level. Please note: street level in Building 100 is level 3.
You can enter via the lifts on level 3 just inside the buildings main entrance at the corner of Victoria and Swanston Streets or via the Victoria Street ramp.
Wheelchair accessible bathrooms are located on street level and within the gallery itself. The gallery is an open plan space, with no stairs or elevated areas.

Guide Dogs
Guide dogs are welcome at Design Hub Gallery.

Hearing Loops
Hearing loops are available in both gallery spaces.

Blind Or Low Vision
All wayfinding signage in the gallery spaces include Braille and raised letters.

PRS Australia Opening Event

22/08/2023

Employment at RMIT - Deadly Alumni...come and join the team at RMIT.

We currently have four roles available:
• Manager, Indigenous Engagement (VE)
• Senior Curriculum Specialist (College of Business and Law)
• Senior Advisor, Access and Engagement (maternity replacement) (Ngarara Willim Centre)
• Indigenous Industry Engagement Coordinator (STEM)

03/04/2023

Join us for our 2023 Indigenous Careers Fair on 18th April!

All Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Tertiary Education students, RMIT Alumni and Community are invited.

Meet our industry partners, connect with opportunities and build yourself a stronger network.

*Current RMIT Students please register via QR code on the flyer below.

*Community and Students external to RMIT and Deadly Alumni please register via this link -> https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=cTYy0b7NF0S01L2yS1Exa2CVipS7qWBHl1EzwfxMCgBUOTNBWTBOTldPWlQ4VVVVRFRXNlY3S1ExOS4u

Hope to see you there!

20/03/2023

Blak Design Matters – First Peoples Design Forum Fri 12 May 2023

KHT has led the way in this space with its innovative Blak Design program, now in its third year, fostering First Nations cultural innovation within the Victorian design sector and providing a platform for nurturing sustainable, First Nations design practices.

The forum will include a series of panel discussions and conversations, storytelling, Q&As and to finish the day, a celebration of Blak Design through food and music. Panel discussions include: What is Blak Design; Ownership of Identity in Design; and New ways in Benchmarking Fashion Sovereignty.

As a First Nation only event, the forum will provide opportunities for designers from all spheres of the design and artistic world to connect in a culturally safe space to interrogate the question of “What is Blak Design?”

For further information about this forum or to register, click here https://koorieheritagetrust.com.au/whats-on/events/blak-design-matters-first-peoples-design-forum/ or go to www.koorieheritagetrust.com.au

When I see a work of art or design by one of our people, I see an invitation to join them on a journey. I take myself inside, attempting to unwrap the layers. This art is precious and I want to understand what it is trying to tell me. I want to feel the message […]

03/02/2023

Ngarara Willim is looking for a new Communication and Events Coordinator!
If you're passionate about content creation and love organising events for mob, this might be the role for you!
Fixed-term, full-time position for 1 year to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - Indigenous Identified role *
Salary Level HEW 7 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the RMIT campus in the heart of the city
The Coordinator, Communications and Events will oversee and work closely with teams to support the communications and events requirements of the Office of Indigenous Education and Engagement. This role will work to ensure effective and impactful communication and engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and communities by leading and initiating activities.
Aplpy here: https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RMIT_Careers/job/Coordinator--Communications-and-Events_JR18419
Please tag and share with any mob who might be interested as well! 🖤📣

01/02/2023

Ngarara Willim Centre are hiring!
We're looking to bring onboard a new Indigenous Administration Trainee and an Officer Indigenous Student Education.
Our Indigenous Administration Trainee is responsible for providing administrative support and assistance to the Ngarara Willim Centre staff and students, and the Senior Manager, Indigenous Education.
The role will support a range of activities including but not limited to coordination of meetings, maintenance of financial records, ordering supplies and stationery, liaison with students and general upkeep of the Ngarara Willim space.
Fixed-term, full-time position for 1 year (Identified Indigenous role*)
Salary Level HEW 3 ($ 57,551 - 63,538) p.a + 17% Superannuation)
Based at the RMIT City campus at the Ngarara Willim Centre
Apply here: https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RMIT_Careers/job/Melbourne/Indigenous-Administration-Trainee_JR16405-2

The Officer, Indigenous Student Education will work with the Ngarara Willim Centre and is a pivotal role to ensure engagement and support is provided to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Postgraduate and Vocational Education students.
Continuing, full-time position to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students - Indigenous Identified role *
Salary Level HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the RMIT campus in the heart of the city
Apply here: https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RMIT_Careers/job/Melbourne/Officer--Indigenous-Student-Education_JR18423

08/09/2022

Ever thought about completing a PhD? Applications for our Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Pre-Doctoral Research Fellows are still open.
The RMIT Indigenous Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship scheme forms part of RMIT’s commitment to providing Indigenous researchers early career opportunities.
Successful applicants receive:
- A Vice-Chancellor’s Indigenous Pre-Doctoral Research Fellowship for four years (flexible work options, including part-time arrangements are available for the successful applicants)
- Academic Level A commencing salary
- Training, development and mentorship through the early career researcher’s development program, which supports researchers to build their research track record and reputation.
- A place in RMIT’s PhD program
Apply Here: https://www.rmit.edu.au/careers/vice-chancellors-indigenous-pre-doctoral-research-fellows

30/07/2022

Design: Building on Country is on tonight!

Time: 6.00pm

Location: The RMIT Capitol Theatre

'Design: Building on Country'

In response to Professor Paul Memmott and Alison Page's book Design: Building on Country, this event is a public conversation with the authors that will explore the future of Australia's built environment when it responds to the essence of the Country and its people.

Professor Paul Memmott (co-author of Building: Design on Country)
Alison Page (co-author of Building: Design on Country)
Dr Christine Phillips (Senior Lecturer, RMIT Architecture Program)
Jock Gilbert (Program Manager, RMIT Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Program).
The event forms part of a speaker series presented by RMIT Architecture & Urban Design’s Reconciliation Ngulu team that will continue the conversation with a range of designers throughout the year.

Book Here: https://openhousemelbourne.org/event/design-building-on-country/

13/07/2022

Come work with us! We currently have a vacancy for a Project Officer.
The Project Officer will play a key role in reviewing the access and student experience for Indigenous Higher Degree Research (HDR) candidates.

The Project Officer will work with the Ngarara Willim Centre to improve its services to Indigenous HDR candidates, including input on the development of a leadership program and any other outcomes of the activities. An excellent planner and communicator, the Project Officer will provide high-quality support to ensure that projects achieve the desired outcomes.

As part of this role, the Project Officer will support and contribute to a wide range of activities including the development and implementation of project plans, needs analysis, report on project progress, stakeholder engagement and project communications.
Apply and learn more here:
https://rmit.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/RMIT_Careers/job/Melbourne/Project-Officer--Identified-role-for-Indigenous-Talent_JR12818