Project Officer (Student Life – MySydney)

• 2 Part Time casual opportunities for students to support in the delivery of programs, events and initiatives for MySydney scholarship recipients

• Part Time contracts until end of June 2023 (3 days per week)

• HE05 Step 1 $54.56 per hour

About the opportunity 

The Office of Student Life is seeking 2 project officers to assist with day to day tasks associated with the provision of project management, project administration and the implementation and delivery of a broad range of activities and tasks to meet established milestones and deliverables.

The incumbents will be responsible for providing project management support to multiple work streams within the area, including coordinating with project teams, developing, and implementing plans, managing project financials, and preparing status reports in line with broader project governance requirements.

The incumbents will also manage work-stream stakeholders and communications, ensuring effective collaboration and teamwork with other project teams and stakeholders across the University.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide operational project management support

• Implement project governance and reporting procedures to monitor project delivery

• Provide general administrative support for the project

• Provide event planning and delivery support

About you

• interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

• ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work with competing priorities and sometimes limited supervision

• experience managing a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects

• excellent administrative skills

Closing date:

18th November 2022

To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

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

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 position

Pre-employment checks

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.

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

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 Justin McNamara, Recruitment Consultant Recruitment Operations, by email to casual-recruitment.admin@sydney.edu.au

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Applications Close

Thursday 17 November 2022 11:59 PM