Indigenous Senior Project Officer

Indigenous Senior Project Officer

Job no: 527504

Work type: full time

Location: Sydney, NSW

Categories: Project Management

Employment Type: Full-Time (35-hour week)

Duration: 12-month fixed term contract

Remuneration: Level 7 from $110k - $119k + 17% superannuation

Location: 4 days based at Kensington, NSW and 1 day flexible per week

Benefits: Cultural Leave and Indigenous Employee Network

Why your role matters

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Project Officer to join Nura Gili, UNSW's Indigenous Education Centre. This pivotal role is responsible for delivering high-level practical and efficient project support to teams and key stakeholders. Nura Gili leads the development and implementation of the Indigenous studies curriculum, collaborating with Faculties to recruit and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students throughout their undergraduate and postgraduate journeys, guiding them towards successful careers.

As the Senior Project Officer, you will provide essential project management, reporting, and analytical support, while also developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and contributing to the development and consultation of key programs and projects. You will report directly to the Director of Nura Gili, with no direct reports.

This is an identified position, open exclusively to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates.

Specific accountabilities for this role include:

• Develop and monitor the delivery of Nura Gili projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.


• Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.


• Monitor, track and report on the status of project deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved project plans for assigned projects.


• Provide a high level of proactive project support to project team and stakeholders.


• Assess and manage project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.


• Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project.

About You:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.


• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.


• Experience working with a range of computer systems and applications, including Microsoft Project or similar project management software.


• 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.


• Proven project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.


• 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.

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. Please submit your Confirmation of Aboriginality with your application.

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.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV and in lieu of addressing the selection criteria, provide responses to the questions within our application form.

A copy of the Position Description can be found on JOBS@UNSW.

Applications close: Tuesday 15th October 2024 at 11.55pm

Please note pre-employment checks are required for this position.

Get in Touch:

Nat Chenhall – Manager Indigenous Employment

Email: n.chenhall@unsw.edu.au

Chloe Gane – Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: chloe.gane@unsw.edu.au

Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed.

UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women, people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, those living with disabilities, members of the LGBTIQ+ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Position Description

Advertised: 01 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 15 Oct 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time