About the opportunity
Full-time, 2‐year fixed‐term opportunity based at the Charles Perkins Centre on the lands of Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. The Snow Vision Accelerator at the University of Sydney is seeking a highly organised and proactive Project Officer to support the coordination and delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects, programs and stakeholder initiatives. Targeted to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the position is a priority under Section 21 of the Anti‐Discrimination Act 1977. Base salary $103,185 – $111,237 plus 17% superannuation.
Key responsibilities
* Coordinate and deliver operational project management activities to support the planning, implementation and ongoing success of key programs and initiatives within the Snow Vision Accelerator.
* Organise and coordinate events, workshops, symposiums and stakeholder meetings, including venue management, logistics, communications and scheduling.
* Monitor project timelines, deliverables and milestones; proactively identify risks or issues and implement solutions to support successful outcomes.
* Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including researchers, industry partners and collaborators, to support engagement and program delivery.
* Provide administrative and operational support, including calendar management, meeting coordination, travel arrangements, documentation preparation and reporting activities.
* Contribute to marketing and communication activities, including drafting content, supporting social media engagement and maintaining project management and program coordination tools.
Benefits
* Generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements.
* Access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, mentoring, leadership programs and development funding.
* Participation in an internal Indigenous staff network for cultural connection, peer support and professional development.
* YURA network for sharing experiences and professional support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.
* Tax‐efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops and additional contributions to superannuation.
* Other standard benefits included with full‐time employment.
About you
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
* Demonstrated project coordination or project management experience, with ability to manage competing priorities, monitor deliverables and support successful outcomes.
* Highly organised with strong event coordination and logistical planning skills, including experience supporting conferences, workshops, symposiums or stakeholder events.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build effective relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
* Strong administrative and technical capability, including experience using Microsoft Office Suite, programme management tools, calendar management systems and preparing written communications and social media content.
* High level attention to detail, sound numeracy skills and ability to work autonomously while contributing positively within a collaborative team environment.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Pre‐employment checks and declarations
Employment is conditional upon successful completion of all required pre‐employment or background checks and satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements.
EEO statement
The University of Sydney is an AWEI Platinum Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and actively support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and those who identify as LGBTQIA+.
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