Senior Program & Training Lead — Aboriginal SEWB Workforce

The University of Sydney; Lismore; Hybrid; AUD 105,000 - 129,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid cultural leave

Career development programs

Community networks and events

Flexible work and benefits

Job summary

The University of Sydney seeks a Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) to lead the creation of training resources and programs for frontline workers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. This fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position is based in Lismore with regular travel to the University Centre for Rural Health.

Salary is $117,133.00 (Pro Rata) plus 17% superannuation. This Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position is designed to support culturally safe

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent lived, community and professional experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, SEWB, social sciences, education, social work or mental health.
• Experience developing, coordinating or delivering training, education or workforce development initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with ability to manage competing priorities, timelines and deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; comfortable using online platforms and digital tools.
• Ability to build respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisations.
• Experience creating engaging learning resources or training materials.
• Ability to work autonomously while contributing to a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver workforce development initiatives that build capability in the use of Social and Emotional Wellbeing resources.
• Create practical, culturally responsive learning resources and training materials for health professionals.
• Engage stakeholders to identify workforce needs and develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate projects and activities, ensuring timely delivery and high quality outcomes.
• Promote training opportunities and support stakeholder engagement across platforms.
• Support research and evaluation activities to inform continuous improvement.
• Foster partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and services.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, culturally safe team environment.

Job description

The University of Sydney seeks a Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) to lead the creation of training resources and programs for frontline workers in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health. This fixed-term, part-time (0.6 FTE) position is based in Lismore with regular travel to the University Centre for Rural Health.

Salary is $117,133.00 (Pro Rata) plus 17% superannuation. This Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander position is designed to support culturally safe