Project Officer (Targeted - Indigenous)

• Join our Trades & Engineering Technologies unit within Vocational Education & Training
• Full time, 2-years fixed term position at our Croydon campus
• HEW Level 6 salary + 17% super with flexible working options

This is a Targeted position and an affirmative measure therefore only open to applicants of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage in accordance with an exemption granted under section 12 of the Vic – Equal Opportunity Act 2010. This is a recruitment strategy to increase Aboriginal workforce. 

The successful applicant is required to provide confirmation of their Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander heritage.

About the Role 
We are seeking a dedicated individual to join us as a Project Officer in the Trades and Engineering Technologies department within Vocational Education. In this role, you will be responsible for the provision of timely and effective high-level support for NT Programs.

Reporting to the Project Coordinator and working with other staff, you will coordinate and support projects in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures and within the defined scope of the projects to ensure the successful delivery of project/program outcomes. This is a service provision role and requires the ability to exercise considerable initiative, flexibility and discretion.

About You  
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

• Demonstrated ability to deliver project/program objectives according to the project/program directions and within the set timeframe.
• Proven relevant experience in the provision of quality administrative and support services within a demanding, client-focused environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the provision of a quality service to all stakeholders with the ability to be flexible and responsive to client needs.
• High level of organisational skills, including the ability to plan and prioritise multiple projects and tasks to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A Degree/Diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant and/or education and training.

Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply 
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing your suitability for this position.  

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on [email protected] . 

Applications Close: Friday, 21 October 2022 at 5pm.

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
At Swinburne, we celebrate our diverse culture and the strength this brings to our workforce. We are committed to our Indigenous Employment Strategy and are therefore seeking to increase the representation of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples within the University, where traditionally they have been under-represented. Specifically, the Trades and Engineering Technologies department would like to grow the Indigenous workforce to further enhance the capability within these disciplines.  Pursuant to a Special Measure under Section 12 (1) of the Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic), we will therefore only consider applications from suitably qualified Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates for this position.

To find out more about our Indigenous Employment Strategy please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/our-university/indigenous-matters/reconciliation-action-plan/ 

For any support please contact our Aboriginal Employment Coordinator at [email protected] . 

Equity and Diversity 
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives.  For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at [email protected]

We are a 2022 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.

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