The University of Melbourne aspires to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
We employ people of outstanding calibre and offer a unique environment where staff are valued and rewarded. Our academic, professional, administrative and support staff create a world-class working environment that enables internationally renowned excellence in research and teaching.
We are committed to providing tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives which will ensure our Indigenous staff succeed and flourish personally, at the University of Melbourne, and across the nation and the globe.
The University of Melbourne Indigenous Strategy Murmuk Djerring and Indigenous Employment Plan are key drivers for Indigenous staff recruitment, development and support across the University.
Korin Korin – supporting Indigenous employment
Korin Korin means to grow in Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung language.
Korin Korin is the Indigenous employment and development team at the University of Melbourne. The team supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander colleagues at every stage of their career, from recruitment and onboarding through to professional development and career progression.
Korin Korin is a fully Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander team, working in partnership with stakeholders across the University to develop and deliver a range of programs, policies and initiatives that strengthen Indigenous employment and workforce development.
Programs
Melbourne Indigenous Professional Employment Program (MIPEP)
A traineeship initiative for the recruitment of early entry professional staff members at the University of Melbourne.
Learn more about MIPEP
Gahgook, Indigenous Cultural Education Program
An award winning internal cultural education program for all staff at the University of Melbourne. Gahgook supports us to create and maintain culturally safe work environments for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Interested in working at University of Melbourne?
We invite Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for current and future opportunities at the University of Melbourne. Whether you are just starting your career or seeking the next step in your professional or academic journey, we encourage you to express your interest and join our official Indigenous Talent Pool.
Benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff
- Build an academic or professional career
- Dedicated and ongoing support from Korin Korin, our Indigenous Employment and Development team
- A vibrant and active Indigenous Staff Network, providing opportunities for connection and professional development
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance, including Cultural Leave
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and wellbeing
- Health and wellbeing services including a leading Employee Assistance Program with access to Indigenous counsellors for Indigenous staff
- Participate in a range of Indigenous Cultural events, orations, exhibitions, lectures and symposia
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Take advantage of generous discounts on graduate courses.
Contact us
- General enquires
- korin-korin@unimelb.edu.au