* Full time, 1-year fixed term or secondment opportunity until early March 2027. Located at Darlington Campus (J12), within the Faculty of Engineering (parental leave cover)
* Contribute to teaching excellence and broader education projects within a Faculty that is a passionate leader in creating a digital, sustainable and healthier future.
* Base Salary $112,628 - $122,702 p.a. (HEO7) + 17% superannuation
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Engineering is welcoming applications for Senior Project Officer (SPO) who will provide operational input and oversight of a team of four embedded Education Support Assistants and specialist support in the area of casual academic recruitment and selection, allocations and OTA. This role involves coordinating multiple stakeholders such as school managers, Associate Heads Education, the central CAAO team and the Manager, Casual Workload Allocation.
Coordinating clear and consistent communication, ensuring that all deliverables are achieved efficiently as well as succinct reporting in the recruitment and selection space are primary foci of the role. Working under broad supervision, the Senior Project Officer will exercise sound judgment in planning and prioritising tasks, offering expert guidance as the first point of contact for their area, and collaborating with senior staff to resolve complex matters.
The emerging projects will evolve around a renewed workforce planning tool and an improved Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Experience with the Online Teaching Allocation Tool (OTA) and / or application and candidate management is preferred.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
* collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to develop accurate plans aligned with project objectives
* coordinate aspects of projects while managing team performance and resource allocation
* generate detailed reports and implement necessary changes to maintain progress toward milestones
* develop and implement governance procedures to monitor performance, mitigate risks, and support audits
* provide support and advice to contribute to the strategic planning and successful establishment of projects
* cultivate productive relationships with stakeholders and implement communication plans to keep them informed.
About you
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a highly motivated Senior Project Officer who will:
* hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or possess an equivalent combination of relevant training and experience
* demonstrate effective management of diverse stakeholders and the ability to build productive relationships
* demonstrate ability to deal with high volume of data and accuracy in data entry
* experience in team/ people management, stakeholder engagement, and compliance-focused advisory work
* show effective liaison, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to support initiatives and maintain strong networks
* possess required skills in attention to detail, planning and organisation, communication, teamwork, and collaboration.
Work Rights
You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
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 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 LGBTIQ+. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Gold employer. Find out more about our work on diversity and inclusion.
How to apply
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Applications Close
Monday 05 January :59 PM