0122861 Senior Project and Policy Specialist (Identified)

• Full time, Fixed term 2-year contract
• Located at Camperdown/Darlington Campus & flexible working arrangements available (3 days onsite)
• Base Salary (HEO8) $121,508 – $125,384 + 17% Superannuation

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.

About the opportunity

Our Indigenous Strategy & Services team is seeking a candidate well versed across the areas of project management, policy advisory and community engagement that has a passion to work with mob for mob.

As the Senior Project and Policy Specialist you will work on initiatives projected to positively impact Indigenous staff and students at the University of Sydney, and the local communities of our campus’s.  Commencing in this position you will undertake duties associated with timeline and process mapping for our confirmation of identity records and advisory committee projects as your key focus areas.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• work collaboratively with the Senior Manager, Community & Culture and other colleagues within the Gadigal Centre and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC-ISS) portfolio
• develop and contribute to project plans, overseeing the implementation of tasks and activities to ensure they align with the overarching project objectives and timeframes
• develop and maintain productive relationships with the local and wider Aboriginal community and its leadership, civil society, government and industry and the University community
• support the Senior Manager in various projects including the Circle of Elders, Gadigal Scholarship Program and Confirmation of Identity Policy Review a point of contact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for non-academic support, cultural mentorship, and advice
• contribute to reporting on a regular basis for internal governance and external agencies and undertake routine reviews of all key activities.

Desired criteria:

• Experience working within higher education or government sector, or an equivalent organisation specific to supporting Indigenous Affairs.

About you:

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander
• demonstrated understanding and connection to culture through community engagement and previous professional experience
• experience interpreting, reviewing and/ or writing policies, procedures and legislation
• demonstrated capacity to manage and lead projects, inclusive of budget management, costing proposals and ability to collate/ contribute to relevant meeting papers (agenda, minutes etc.)
• well-developed communication and interpersonal skills including the capacity to build relationships and an inter-disciplinary way of working
• strong time and workload management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and achieve required outcomes and effectively deliver results.

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles 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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a university community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

How to Apply

To apply, please follow this link: https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE/job/Darlington-Campus/Senior-Project-and-Policy-Specialist–Identified-_0122861-1

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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Ryan Thalari, Recruitment Operations, by email to ryan.thalari@sydney.edu.au.

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