Upskilling Project Officer (Targeted)

• Part-time (28 hours per week), 12-month fixed-term opportunity, based on Camperdown Campus on lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation

• Support the delivery of a nationally significant mental health initiative and help strengthen eating disorder identification and early intervention across Australia

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority. This Exemption is claimed under Section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate, highly-organised and experienced project coordinator to contribute to an innovative national eating disorder initiative that upskills clinicians and embeds screening and identification within the workforce in headspace, Medicare Mental Health and Primary Health Networks nationally. The position will develop strong working relationships with key organisations in the mental health sector, and contribute to the delivery of a highly successful national youth mental health system change initiative.

The successful candidate will become part of an established project team that is embedding eating disorder training, identification, and early intervention within frontline mental health services across Australia – the first project of its kind. In addition to general project coordination activities, the position will support engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and help to ensure all project activities are inclusive, respectful and responsive to the needs and strengths of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

As a Project Officer, you will provide operational project management support. Working closely with the Project Manager, you will coordinate project activities, maintain project documentation and reporting, support stakeholder engagement, and help ensure project deliverables are achieved on time and to a high standard.

• Coordinate project activities, work plans, and timelines to support the successful delivery of project initiatives and ensure project objectives are achieved.

• Monitor project progress, deliverables, and milestones, identifying risks or issues and implementing appropriate actions to maintain project momentum.

• Prepare, maintain, and coordinate project documentation, resources, data, and reporting to support effective project governance and decision-making.

• Facilitate project logistics, including scheduling meetings, training activities, workshops, and events, while coordinating stakeholders and venue arrangements.

• Support the integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives and cultural considerations into project resources, workforce development activities and stakeholder engagement strategies.

• Build and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support collaboration, communication, and successful project outcomes.

• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of project methodologies, training platforms, and operational processes.

The InsideOut Institute is Australia's national institute for research, clinical excellence, and policy innovation in eating disorders, and contributes to initiatives that strengthen the capability of mental health services to identify and respond to eating disorders across the country.We are committed to creating a culturally safe, supportive and inclusive workplace for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

• generous cultural leave and flexible working arrangements

• access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding

• participation in an internal Indigenous staff network, providing cultural connection, peer support and professional development opportunities

• YURA network

• tax-efficient salary packaging options for cars, laptops, and additional contributions to your superannuation fund

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g. psychology, nursing, social work, public health).

• Qualification in Project Management/coordination and/or Experience in health-related project coordination/management.

• Experience working within health/mental services (e.g. headspace, primary care) and/or supporting the implementation of new programs within healthcare or related environments.

• Demonstrated ability to support culturally responsive project delivery through respectful engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander stakeholders and an understanding of the importance of incorporating Indigenous perspectives and knowledges into health and mental health initiatives.

• Demonstrated experience coordinating health/mental health projects and engaging effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders to achieve shared objectives.

• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks, monitor progress, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships and collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

• High level of attention to detail, numeracy skills, and proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite to support project administration, reporting, and data management.

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of all pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or found to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. 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.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working with Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

At the University of Sydney, our shared values are trust, accountability and excellence and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community that thrives through diversity and reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this through our commitment to diversity and inclusion, evidenced by 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum Employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.

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

This is a targeted opportunity for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

We understand that everyone applies differently. If you’d prefer to have an informal conversation before applying, we welcome you to get in touch so we can talk through the role and process.

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