Senior Program & Training Lead – SEWB (Aboriginal)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave

Career Development programs

17% employer superannuation

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

The University of Sydney seeks a Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) to lead training resources development and workforce initiatives within WellMob, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and SEWB outcomes. The role emphasizes culturally safe practice and strong community partnerships.

Location is flexible with regular travel to Lismore, part-time 0.6 FTE until June 2028, with a base salary of $117,133 pro rata plus 17% superannuation. Applications close 15 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or equivalent lived, community and professional experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social sciences, education, social work, mental health or a related field.
• Strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander SEWB concepts and services.
• Experience developing, coordinating, or delivering training, education or workforce development initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills with comfort using online platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver workforce development initiatives for SEWB resources.
• Create culturally responsive learning resources and training materials for health professionals.
• Engage stakeholders to identify workforce needs and develop solutions.
• Coordinate projects and activities to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables.
• 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 health services.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and culturally safe team environment.

Skills

Project management

Training development

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Relevant qualifications or equivalent lived experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health or related field

Job description

The University of Sydney seeks a Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) to lead training resources development and workforce initiatives within WellMob, supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and SEWB outcomes. The role emphasizes culturally safe practice and strong community partnerships.

Location is flexible with regular travel to Lismore, part-time 0.6 FTE until June 2028, with a base salary of $117,133 pro rata plus 17% superannuation. Applications close 15 November 2026.