Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted)

University of Sydney; Lismore City Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 82,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous cultural leave

Flexible working arrangements

Indigenous professional development

Indigenous staff network

YURA network

Salary packaging options

Job summary

University of Sydney invites applications for a Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) based at the University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore. This part-time, fixed-term role (0.6 FTE) runs until June 2028 to lead WellMob workforce development and training resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with health and wellbeing stakeholders to deliver culturally relevant programs, manage budgets, and produce reports for decision-makers,

Qualifications

• 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.
• demonstrated experience as a health or wellbeing practitioner or Aboriginal Health Worker in Aboriginal health/mental health setting
• 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
• experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment

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.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Budget monitoring

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

• Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term position until June 2028 for a dedicated Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted)
• Located at the University Centre for Rural health in Lismore
• Base salary $117,133.00 (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 1977.

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.

About the opportunity

Join an innovative, Aboriginal-led digital mental health and wellbeing initiative at the University of Sydney. Help shape the future of Social and Emotional Wellbeing workforce development. Join WellMob www.wellmob.org.au and lead the creation of training resources and programs that empower frontline workers and strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

WellMob is a leading online social and emotional wellbeing resource platform supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing workforces across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) to deliver workforce development and planning in using the WellMob website. 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 will be to:

• 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-efficient 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
• demonstrated experience as a health or wellbeing practitioner (GP, AOD, mental health nurse, psychologist, social worker, SEWB worker, youth worker) or Aboriginal Health Worker in Aboriginal health/ mental health setting
• 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
• experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a team environment.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

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 terms satisfactory 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.

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