Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) in Lismore

University of Sydney; Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 63,000 - 77,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous cultural leave

Flexible working arrangements

Indigenous professional development

Indigenous staff network

Salary packaging options

Job summary

University of Sydney is seeking a Senior Project Officer (Targeted) to lead creation of training resources and programs empowering frontline workers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The role is part-time (0.6 FTE) with a fixed-term until June 2028, and location is flexible with regular travel to the University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore.

The role focuses on workforce development, culturally responsive resources, stakeholder engagement, and evaluation to improve

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SEWB concepts and services.
• Experience developing, coordinating, or delivering training/workforce development.
• Strong project management with ability to manage priorities, timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable with online platforms.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders.
• Experience creating engaging learning resources or educational content.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a team.
• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social sciences, education, social work, mental health, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver workforce development initiatives building capability in SEWB resources.
• Create practical, culturally responsive learning resources and training materials.
• Engage stakeholders to identify workforce needs and develop solutions.
• Coordinate projects and activities to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• Promote training opportunities and engage across platforms.
• Support research and evaluation to inform ongoing improvements.
• Foster partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and services.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and culturally safe team environment.

Skills

SEWB knowledge

Training delivery

Project mgmt

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Learning resources

Autonomy

Aboriginal health education background

Education

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander health/education background

Job description

• Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term position until June 2028 for a dedicated Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted)
• Location flexible with regular travel expectations, University Centre for Rural health in Lismore
• Base salary $117,133.00 (Pro Rata) + 17% superannuation

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and/or 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

WellMob is an innovative, Aboriginal-led digital mental health and wellbeing initiative, 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 Project Officer (Targeted) to lead the creation of training resources and programs that empower frontline workers and strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, communities, and workforce.

Join to help shape the future of Social and Emotional Wellbeing workforce development.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• design and deliver workforce development initiatives that build capability in the use of Social and Emotional Wellbeing resources
• create practical, culturally responsive change to safe learning resources and training materials for health and wellbeing professionals
• engage and collaborate with stakeholders to identify workforce needs and develop solutions that support improved practice
• coordinate projects and activities, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard
• promote training opportunities and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities across a range of platforms
• support research and evaluation activities that inform continuous improvement and future workforce development initiatives
• foster strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, and health services
• contribute to a positive, collaborative, and culturally safe team environment.

About you

• a strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concepts of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and associated health and wellbeing services
• experience developing, coordinating, or delivering training, education, workforce development, or health promotion initiatives
• strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, timelines, and deliverables
• excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including confidence using online communication platforms and digital technologies
• the ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, and stakeholders
• experience creating engaging learning resources, training materials, or educational content
• the ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment
• relevant qualifications and/or equivalent experience in Aboriginal and Torres Islander health, social sciences, education, social work, mental health, or a related field.

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.

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. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.