Indigenous Project Officer

3 days ago

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia The University of Sydney Full time $100,000 - $120,000 per year
  • Full time, 12 months fixed term opportunity
  • Help build staff cultural competence and culturally informed Library spaces and services
  • Base Salary $99K + 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).

The Indigenous Engagement 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 working out in community or supporting Indigenous initiatives
  • 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

Work Rights: you must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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