About the opportunity
Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term position until June **** for a dedicated Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted)
Located in Lismore
Base salary $117,****** (Pro Rata) + 17% superannuation
This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position.
While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority.
This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act ****.
Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents.
Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) to provide strategic leadership and oversight of communications, engagement and partnership activities that strengthen the reach, impact and sustainability of the WellMob project.
The role will work collaboratively with stakeholders across the health, mental health and wellbeing sectors to drive workforce engagement, support content development and foster meaningful partnerships that enhance workforce capability and access to culturally relevant resources.
Your Key Responsibilities
Work closely with project leads, academic staff, professional teams and external stakeholders
Contribute to the planning, establishment and delivery of projects and programs
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules and reporting frameworks
Coordinate project activities, resources and stakeholder engagement across multiple workstreams
Monitor project progress, risks and governance requirements to support successful outcomes
Prepare project reports, business cases and recommendations for decision-makers
Oversee project budgets, expenditure tracking and financial reporting requirements
Build and maintain productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Why Work with Us
We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.




Key benefits include:
Generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements
Access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding
Participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support and professional development opportunities
YURA network (promoting sharing of experiences, and professional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff members)
Tax-effective salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund
About You
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander identity, with an understanding of and respect for the diverse cultures, histories and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Significant experience in project management, program coordination or project delivery experience developing project plans, monitoring milestones and coordinating competing priorities
Demonstrated experience working with diverse internal and external stakeholders to achieve project outcomes
Experience monitoring project budgets, expenditure and financial performance
A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline, or an equivalent combination of relevant training and professional experience
An understanding of, and respect for, the diverse cultures, histories and perspectives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre‐employment checks and declarations




Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre‐employment or background checks required for the role in satisfactory terms to the University.
Also, to meet the University's obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender‐Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender‐based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process.
Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive.
We are committed to creating a university community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve.
We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer.
Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.
The University of Sydney may conduct routine pre‐employment checks before an appointment is made.
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