Project Officer (Community Engagement) – Identified

University of New South Wales; Sydney; Presencial; AUD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Cultural leave

Superannuation

Career development

Descripción de la vacante

University of New South Wales in Kensington, NSW, seeks a Project Officer (Community Engagement) Identified to support the Faculty of Engineering’s Student Equity team and strengthen Indigenous engagement initiatives. The role focuses on removing barriers to access for underrepresented cohorts and building meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities.

The position requires strong coordination and administrative skills, collaboration, and the ability to manage events, reports, data

Formación

• Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship required.
• Indigenous Identified position; applicants must be Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
• Desirable knowledge of NSW school curriculum and links to STEM subjects.
• Experience in Indigenous community engagement is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Support delivery of community engagement initiatives targeting underrepresented cohorts.
• Assist with project planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Coordinate workshops and meetings; manage actions and status reporting.
• Develop and manage communications with key stakeholders (internal and external).
• Support program implementation under supervision of senior program staff.

Conocimientos

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Event coordination

Data analysis

Communication skills

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Project Officer (Community Engagement) – Identified

University of New South Wales – Kensington NSW

• Kensington, NSW (on campus requirement with potential hybrid available)

Why This Role Matters:

The Project Officer (Community Engagement) Identified, supports the UNSW Faculty of Engineering’s Student Equity team to address barriers to access and participation experienced by underrepresented cohorts. This includes women, non-binary and gender diverse students, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

The role takes an intersectional approach to supporting engagement, pathways and success in engineering. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with the Faculty of Engineering’s Student Equity team, Future Student Recruitment and other areas of the Faculty.

As an identified position, the role will also involve developing and maintaining meaningful partnerships with Indigenous communities and supporting Indigenous engagement initiatives.

The role provides project coordination and administrative support across key programs and projects. Responsibilities include supporting project planning and delivery, coordinating events and activities, preparing reports, assisting with data analysis, developing communications and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

The successful candidate will have an understanding of the barriers experienced by underrepresented communities in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors (STEM). Demonstrated understanding of engineering or STEM engagement and/or knowledge of the NSW school curriculum would be an advantage but is not essential.

We are seeking someone who is organised, collaborative, proactive and committed to supporting greater access, participation and success in engineering.

The role is an identified Indigenous position.

UNSW considers that being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander is a genuine occupational qualification under s.14 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.

Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

• Support the delivery of community engagement initiatives and activities targeting cohorts currently underrepresented in the engineering sector, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People; women, non-binary and gender diverse people; students from a low SES background, and those located in remote/rural areas.
• Support the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes for key initiatives and activities including, but not limited to, those associated with engineering Indigenous engagement, student gender equity programming, widening participation programming and UNSW Makerbus activities.
• Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects.
• Provide practical and proactive project support and administrative services to project teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate project administration including coordination of workshops and meetings, manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting.
• Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project, including Nura Gili: Centre for Indigenous Programs, UNSW Makerbus, Future Students, Student Equity, high schools & primary schools, Faculty partners, and student societies.
• Support program implementation under the direction of the Program Manager (Student Equity), with guidance from the Program Manager (Student Gender Equity), Senior Program Officer (Indigenous Engagement) and Community Engagement Coordinator.

Skills and Experience:

To be considered you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

• This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander status will be required.
• Desirable knowledge of NSW School curricula, specifically NESA (NSW Education Standards Authority) and links to STEM subjects.
• Demonstrated experience in Indigenous community engagement is highly desirable.
• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and lived experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.

Pre-employment checks required for this position:

• Provide Evidencing Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander documentation, if successful.
• Working with Children Check

Benefits and Culture:

UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:

• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• 17% Superannuation and leave loading
• Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
• Access to lifelong learning and career development
• Progressive HR practices

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.