(above - Marlon Booth)

To honour the Wurundjeri and to help keep alive their Woiwurrung language
the name 'Yannoneit' - meaning 'to walk' or 'come walk'- was chosen for the
Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy.

In our usage of Yannoneit we are symbolically inviting Indigenous people to walk
with us on our path to: transform the lives of individuals and develop the capacities of industry and communities within the western Melbourne region and beyond through the power of vocational and higher education. (Mission Statement, VU Strategic Plan 2004-2008).

Elders of the Wurundjeri Council were consulted for permission to use the name.

Deadly jobs at VU

As part of Victoria University's ongoing commitment to equality and diversity, the University has developed 'Yannoneit', an Indigenous Employment and Career Development Strategy (YES).

Yannoneit Employment Strategy (  YES.pdf (2097KB))

YES encourages the recruitment and career development of Indigenous Australians by providing opportunities to gain professional qualifications, work skills and experience in a wide range of jobs at our various campuses.

The aim of YES is to:

• Increase the number of Indigenous employees in the University workforce.
• Accelerate the employment and development of Indigenous Australians across the full spectrum of positions of the University.
• Establish Victoria University as a supportive, culturally sensitive and significant employer of Indigenous Australians.

Are you smart, ambitious, looking for a deadly new career where you can bridge the mainstream? 

Victoria University now has great career opportunities for Indigenous Australians.  We offer part-time, full-time, fixed term contract, sessional and casual jobs and you don't always need formal qualifications - in fact, VU can help you gain accreditation and training while working on the job.

VU also understand that Indigenous Australians have family, ceremonial and cultural obligations and we are happy to work with you to help you use the University's  Indigenous leave (25KB) Provisions to stay connected to your community.   

The Indigenous Employment Coordinator can give you more information or help you with an application.

Phone  Marlon Booth (03) 9919 5070

Email   Marlon.Booth@vu.edu.au 

Web www.vu.edu.au/employment