"Project Officer - National Centre for Cultural Competence"

Project Officer - National Centre for Cultural Competence

locations

Camperdown Campus

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

0146718

• Full time, fixed term until January 2028
• Be valued for your strong project management expertise
• Base Salary $103,185 - $111,237 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

The Project Officer supports the delivery of key initiatives within the Indigenous Strategy and Services portfolio, contributing to the One Sydney, Many People strategy. You will join a collaborative, high‑performing team and play a central role in coordinating project activities, stakeholder engagement, and culturally responsive project delivery. Your work will directly support outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students, and communities.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work closely with internal and external stakeholders across multiple project workstreams
• provide project management support including planning, scoping, scheduling and coordination of activities
• develop and maintain project plans, timelines, reports and governance documentation
• monitor budgets and financials, preparing expenditure reports and identifying required adjustments
• coordinate logistics for meetings, events and engagement activities across diverse locations
• support culturally responsive engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and communities
• contribute to project evaluation, reporting and tracking of KPIs and success measures.

About you

• experience coordinating or supporting complex projects within a large or multifaceted organisation
• demonstrated understanding of cultural competence and experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities
• technical capability in project planning, documentation, governance processes and reporting
• experience managing project budgets, financial tracking and expenditure processes
• strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to build productive relationships
• tertiary qualifications in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. 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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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 Tooba Fida, Recruitment Operations by email to tooba.fida@sydney.edu.au

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