Indigenous Community Relations Lead — Health Equity Project

University of Sydney; Australia; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous cultural leave

Flexible working

YURA Network access

First Nations staff network

Job summary

The University of Sydney is seeking an Indigenous Community Relations Officer (Identified) to join a NHMRC-funded cardiovascular health initiative. This full-time, 14-month role will build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and partner organisations across states.

You will coordinate community engagement activities, support project planning and reporting, and help translate research outcomes into tangible community benefits.

Qualifications

• Identity as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander person.
• Experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
• Ability to coordinate projects and manage competing priorities.
• Strong relationship-building with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Independent and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and partner organisations.
• Coordinate community engagement activities, meetings, workshops and events.
• Provide project coordination and operational support for planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities.
• Coordinate project documentation, records, resources and reporting requirements.
• Monitor project milestones, deliverables and timelines, identifying and escalating risks where appropriate.
• Support project financial administration, including budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication, collaboration and shared decision-making.
• Support the dissemination and translation of research findings into outcomes that are meaningful and beneficial for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Uphold and promote culturally safe and ethical engagement practices across all project activities.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to the classification level.

Skills

Community engagement

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The University of Sydney is seeking an Indigenous Community Relations Officer (Identified) to join a NHMRC-funded cardiovascular health initiative. This full-time, 14-month role will build strong relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and partner organisations across states.

You will coordinate community engagement activities, support project planning and reporting, and help translate research outcomes into tangible community benefits.