Project Officer to the PVC: Aboriginal Leadership and Strategy (HEO 6)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples only
• Full-time, continuing position based at City West campus
• Commencement Salary: $82,077 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Project Officer is responsible for providing a broad range of high level administrative and project development and management support to the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor: Aboriginal Leadership and Strategy. Working in collaboration with key staff in the University, this role will establish and maintain strong networks and productive internal and external working relationships to support the work of the Office.

The Pro Vice Chancellor: Aboriginal Leadership and Strategy leads the development of a whole of institution approach to the recruitment, support, retention and success of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the University. In doing so the University can enhance the supports provided for our Aboriginal students and staff and strengthen our position as a University of Choice for Aboriginal Peoples in South Australia and beyond.

About UniSA

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high level support to the Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor: Aboriginal Strategy and Leadership
• Undertake research on relevant initiatives and opportunities, undertaking detailed analysis, and producing written reports
• Undertake research and generate succinct and clear strategic analyses of complex information, trends and data sets to support the Office
• Provide high-level secretarial support including the preparation of agenda papers, minute taking and follow-up on resulting actions
• Support the ongoing maintenance of a project management system, to track, report and monitor key milestone activities for each project
• Assist and prepare relevant internal and external communications to effectively share the activities and outcomes of the projects and initiatives coordinated by the Office
• Prepare complex reports, project plans, briefings and presentations for a range of audiences

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education
• Culturally-astute with well-developed interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to navigate sensitive and diverse environments, in order to establish and build strong relationships with Aboriginal Peoples, and in particular Elders and communities
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a busy and complex environment with competing demands.
• High level organisational skills to produce high quality outcomes in limited timeframes
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high quality reports, papers, presentations and business cases
• Demonstrated project management experience that involves the development and execution of complex projects

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:

• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees
• Staff study support
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results.

How to Apply

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to Eleanor Onorato, Recruitment Consultant. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected] using job reference number 3341.

Applications close: 11:30pm Thursday 21 October 2021

Applications will only be considered from Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders for this position, under special measures pursuant to Section 56 of the Equal Employment Opportunity Act 1984. You will be required to provide evidence of your Aboriginal heritage in your online application form.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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