• Indigenous ONLY identified role
• One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities
• Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion
• Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best
At UNSW, we pride ourselves on being a workplace where the best people come to do their best work.
The Faculty of Science teaches approximately 7000 full-time student equivalents, with an academic staff of approximately 500 and general staff of 300. The Faculty is one of the largest and most complex faculties of UNSW Sydney. It comprises the School of Aviation, Biological Earth and Environmental Science (BEES), Biotechnology and Biomolecular Sciences (BABS), Chemistry, Materials Science and Engineering (MSE), Mathematics and Statistics, Psychology, and Physics. It also includes several major Research Centres and field stations.
The Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement plays a key role within UNSW Science, providing practical and efficient project support in relation to the Indigenous strategic objectives in the UNSW Science 2035 strategy.
The position will be at the forefront of planning, delivering, and evaluating a range of strategic initiatives in the UNSW Science Indigenous portfolio, covering research, education, culture, engagement and outreach to drive a Culturally safe environment that respects, acknowledges and incorporates Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, Knowledges and connection to Country.
The Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement will be responsible for providing project coordination and support, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key programs and projects.
Role Eligibility
Applications are only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, pursuant to the exemption granted to UNSW under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). We will only consider applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:
• is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent;
• identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.
All offers of employment will be subject to prior submission of satisfactory proof of Aboriginality.
About the role
• $100k - $107k plus 17% Superannuation and annual leave loading
• Fixed Term – 2 Years
• Full-time (35 hours per week)
The role reports to the Senior Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Project Officer and works closely with the Associate Professor in Practice. The position has no direct reports.
Specific responsibilities for this role include:
• Work with the Associate Professor of Practice and Senior Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Project Officer to provide practical and proactive project support to achieve the operational and strategic goals of the Faculty’s Indigenous portfolio.
• Act as a point of coordination to the creation, management, and delivery of initiatives within the Indigenous Portfolio
• Develop and manage effective communication with key stakeholders, including current students, academic and professional staff and external groups and organisations
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure alignment between the Faculty’s Indigenous portfolio and the broader Faculty goals, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment for Indigenous students, staff, and researchers
• Support the development of portfolio project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• Assess and monitor project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Coordinate workshops, seminars, and community engagement events including draft agendas, correspondences, and briefing notes as required
• Monitor, track, and report on the status of portfolio deliverables to ensure time, costs, and quality metrics are in line with approved plans for assigned initiatives.
• Align with and actively demonstrate the Code of Conduct and Values
• Ensure hazards and risks psychosocial and physical are identified and controlled for tasks, projects, and activities that pose a health and safety risk within your area of responsibility.
About the successful applicant
(Selection criteria)
To be successful in this role you will have:
• This is an identified position, and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
• Relevant experience gained through any combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Knowledge, respect and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and how they might best be recognised and respected in a university context.
• Demonstrated project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, particularly Microsoft Office 365
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
• Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
You should systematically address the selection criteria listed above in your application.
For informal queries, please see the below contact details.
Otherwise, please apply online - applications will not be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.
Contact:
Harry Twhoig
E: h.twohig@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: December 10th, 2024
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UNSW aspires to be the exemplar Australian university and employer of choice for people from diverse backgrounds. UNSW aims to ensure equality in recruitment, development, retention and promotion of staff and that no-one is disadvantaged on the basis of their gender, cultural background, disability, sexual orientation or identity or Indigenous heritage. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria to apply.
UNSW partners with Australia’s leading diversity organisations, networks, and campaigns. Please refer to UNSW’s diversity offerings for further information on our flexible work and leave options, and support for carers (childcare, parent rooms, parental leave).
