Murrup Barak, Melbourne Institute for Indigenous Development

26/06/2025

Super proud of the Murrup Barak team representing The University of Melbourne at Indigenous Nationals on Whadjuk Noongar Boondjar hosted by the University of Western Australia.

13/05/2025

Take a look inside our new home!

JCB Architects led the design, creating an interior that honours Murrup Barak’s cultural values, aspirations, and ways of being.

Featuring breathtaking ceiling artworks by Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta, and Wemba Wemba artist Tommy Day. Inspired by possum skin cloaks, they carry powerful symbols of connection, identity, knowledge-sharing, and cultural continuity.

The Murrup Barak community of students and staff are proud to call this beautiful new space home!

06/12/2024

We're finally moving!

Exciting updates are coming in January!

We can't wait to welcome our new and returning students to our brand-new space in the heart of the Student Precinct on the Parkville Campus.

Stay tuned for updates on our instagram
https://www.instagram.com/murrupbarak/

22/07/2024

Murrup Barak is seeking an experienced Administration Officer to join our team in Parkville!

For more information, please see the advertisement here: https://tinyurl.com/btmcwcvz

04/04/2024

We are on the lookout for an Associate Director to join the team at Murrup Barak! Applications must be submitted by 11:59PM Monday 22 April 2024.

For more information: go.unimelb.edu.au/cft8

04/04/2024

Murrup Barak is hosting an Indigenous Graduate Study Expo where mob can come along to learn about further study with the University of Melbourne.

This is a great opportunity for you to meet our course experts face-to-face and explore our graduate offerings firsthand. Discover graduate pathways, entry requirements, career outcomes, and gain insider insights into the Melbourne experience before taking the next step.

The Expo is happening on 17 April from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Registrations are essential: go.unimelb.edu.au/ift8

Please share with your networks.

25/03/2024

The University of Melbourne’s Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences (MDHS) is proud to present the Ngurra-Jarradjuk program, running over four-days at the beginning of July.

During the program, you will participate in practical experiences with different hospitals and health research institutions, enjoy cultural activities, connect with Indigenous health professionals, meet staff and alumni, and discover pathways into different health courses and careers at The University of Melbourne.

Applications are currently open to all first year and second year Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander undergraduate students studying at any university across Australia. You are not eligible to apply if you are currently studying courses related to Medicine, Dentistry or Health Science.

If you have any questions regarding your eligibility, please contact Ruby Shepherd at [email protected]

Applications close on May 31.

25/02/2024

All students and staff are invited to join us on Thursday 29 February at 11am–12.15pm for Wominjeka in the Amphitheatre.

Wominjeka, Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung for welcome or ‘come, with purpose’, is a key event in the University’s calendar that signifies the start of the academic year. Local Wurundjeri Elders will welcome new and returning students and staff back to campus with a Welcome to Country and smoking ceremony.

Wominjeka is also an opportunity for us to celebrate shared spaces on our campuses. These gathering places allow us to share experiences and reflect on the unique contribution each of us makes to the University’s representation of cultures, traditions, and ways of being and experiencing the world.

As you return to campus, we ask you to please give thought to ‘come, with purpose’ – an important consideration as we work and study on the lands of its Traditional Custodians.

04/10/2023

Applications for an identified Digital/Graphic Designer with the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are currently open.

About the Role:
Ngarrngga means ‘to know, to hear, to understand’ in Taungurung language. It is a project which aims to empower educators to teach Australian students about the depth and wealth of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ histories, cultures and contributions to Australia.

Ngarrngga is a signature initiative of the University of Melbourne. It is led by the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) in partnership with the University of Melbourne’s Indigenous Knowledge Institute and Indigenous Studies Unit.
The Digital/Graphic Designer will work alongside the Digital Engagement Officer to build the reach, engagement and profile for Ngarrngga, predominantly through social media, website content and robust email marketing.

If you think this might be the right role for you or someone you know, visit the link for more information.

Applications close 22 October 2023, 11:55pm.

Careers at The University of Melbourne

04/04/2023

Applications are now open to join our Student Success team as an Indigenous Student Support Officer.

Reporting to Murrup Barak’s Team Leader Indigenous Student Success, you will work closely with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to provide support, advice, and referral services. In addition, you will support the Student Success Team in the development and implementation of events and strategies for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.

If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest and experience. Please note that you are not required to provide responses against the selection criteria in the Position Description.

Applications close 11:55pm May 7. Additional info accessible via the link.

Careers at The University of Melbourne