"Senior Project Officer, Indigenous Strategy and Services"

• Full time, continuing role
• Be valued for your cultural knowledge and experience in project management
• Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 + 17% superannuation 

About the opportunity

This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.

The Indigenous Strategy and Services team is looking for a self driven and highly motivated Identified Senior Project Officer to join their high performing team. In this role, you will provide project management support and specialist advice to coordinate the effective implementation of project plans, activities, and tasks across multiple workstreams of the One Sydney, Many People strategy. You will coordinate multiple project stakeholders and manage effective communication to ensure project deliverables are achieved.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide strategic project management support and advice to guide the planning, scoping, and establishment of initiatives aligned with DVC-ISS priorities
• work collaboratively across teams to develop clear, achievable project plans that align with strategic objectives and reflect diverse stakeholder input
• coordinate logistics across multiple projects, providing practical advice to support team performance, resource allocation, and delivery timelines
• monitor project budgets and generate expenditure reports, proactively identifying and implementing adjustments to keep projects on track
• establish and maintain governance processes to monitor performance, manage risks, and support business cases and reporting requirements
• build strong relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders and lead communication strategies that keep them informed, engaged, and aligned
• track budgets and financials, ensuring cost allocations are accurate and any issues are addressed promptly to support project success
• support culturally responsive engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff, students and communities, ensuring project activities reflect respectful and inclusive practices
• contribute to project evaluation and reporting, including KPIs and success metrics, in line with DVC-ISS strategic frameworks.

About you

• excellent customer service skills together with well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• strong problem solving and analytical skills and the ability to use initiative and exercise sound judgement, along with the ability to prioritise workload during busy periods
• well-developed interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

The University of Sydney YURA Network, formally the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network promotes sharing of experiences, networking and professional support for career development and mentoring. It is supported by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 that aims to increase employment and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

The University recognises that the cultural load undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff on behalf of the University culturally enriches the institution. It also advances the University’s commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities. Engagement with cultural duties, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge holders and navigating cross-cultural interactions are recognised as crucial elements of this role and will be allocated appropriate time in workloads, including work plans, and will be considered in criteria for promotion. 

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.

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

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

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Applications Close

Sunday 15 March 2026 11:59 PM