Overview
Full time, 12 months fixed term opportunity
Help build culturally informed Library spaces and services
* Base Salary $103,185 + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).
The Indigenous Project Officer will support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students to thrive at the University through assisting to develop culturally informed Library spaces and engagement services.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* Coordinate and implement strategic projects to support the cultural wellbeing and academic success of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students
* Collaborate and engage to help create culturally informed Library spaces and engagement services
* Engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff to enable best outcomes
About you
* identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
* experience in working with a diverse group of stakeholders in a project capacity and the ability to develop/cultivate productive relationships
* excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
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.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Laura Pierce, Recruitment Operations by email to ************@sydney.edu.au.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
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