Senior Program Officer, HEO 7 (Identified)

• Full time / Fixed term up until, 30/04/2027

• Opportunity to contribute and drive change for Indigenous futures

• Base Salary (HEO7) $104,633 - $113,992 + 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).

We are seeking a candidate well versed across Indigenous community engagement, with an active interest in improving the future self-determination of Indigenous Entrepreneurs, Business owners and Enterprising Communities.

The University of Sydney Business School is a globally renown school, ranked in the top 1% worldwide across business and management education. In partnership with the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce Inc (NSWICC), The University of Sydney Business School is co-delivering the Indigenous Supplier Development Program to empower Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs to sustainably grow their businesses .

As the Senior Program Officer, you will provide project management support and act as the core liaison point between the University of Sydney Business School and NSWICC, and as a point of contact for participants in the newly launched Indigenous Supplier Development Program. The Senior Program Officer will assist in driving the success of this business accelerator program and enhancing the experience of all program participants.  

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Develop and implement effective administrative processes to support program delivery

• Maintenance of accurate program information

• Provide project management and guidance to internal and external stakeholders in the program delivery, evaluation and continuous improvement cycle

• Coordinate academic faculty, industry partners and the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce team to ensure partnership goals are met and a seamless program experience

• Provide excellent and highly responsive level of customer service to prospective participants, current participants and program alumni

• Manage program budget within funding model and oversee commercial aspects of the partnership agreement with the NSW Indigenous Chamber of Commerce

About you

• Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander 

• industry experience working with Indigenous communities in an advisory capacity or equivalent

• demonstrated understanding and connection to culture through community engagement and previous professional experience

• ability to network and build strong partnerships with internal/ external stakeholders

• capacity to prioritise and manage competing deadlines/ projects

• proficiency in Microsoft office applications and computer literacy

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Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the 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

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Applications Close

Sunday 07 April 2024 11:59 PM