Project Officer

• Exciting opportunity to contribute to the development of an inclusive and diverse culture at the university 

• Casual full or part time until 16th December 2022

• HEO 7 Step 1 – $68.46

About the opportunity

The Diversity and Inclusion team is looking for an enthusiastic and self-driven Project Officer to join their high performing team. In this role, you will contribute to the creation of an inclusive and diverse culture in the university through supporting the development of frameworks, capability, systems, and tools.

To be successful in your new role, you must be sensitive to inclusion and diversity issues and be able to work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders across the University at both strategic and operational levels.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• support the development and implementation of the university wide approaches to diversity & inclusion through delivery of contemporary evidence-based frameworks, processes, systems, and tools

• work with HR Partners to define business needs and deliver fit for purpose solutions

• maintain effective and positive relationships with other OD staff, Centers of Excellence and Partnering functions to develop integrated and aligned solutions.

About you

• awareness of emerging and effective diversity, organisation development and HR related trends and practices that inform good practice

• demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders

• high level organisational skills with an ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks concurrently and independently

• proven analytical skills and the ability to adapt and present information to inform decision making on complex issues.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role 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.  The delivery of interactions must meet our defined service levels and is requirement for your success in this position.

The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.

How to apply

Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page. 

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard.  Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Mari Lewis, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, on or by email to [email protected] or by telephone at 02 8627 8556

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