Full-time, 14-month fixed term opportunity
Join an Aboriginal-led National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded initiative focused on improving cardiovascular health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
HEO Level 6 Base Salary starting from $107,312 + 17% superannuation
Opportunity
The University of Sydney is seeking an enthusiastic and community-focused Indigenous Community Relations Officer (Identified) to join an Aboriginal-led National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) funded initiative focused on improving cardiovascular health and wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
This position will play a key role in building and maintaining strong relationships between the project team, Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and partner organisations. The role may require interstate travel to support meaningful community engagement and strengthen partnerships across states and territories. Working collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders, you will help ensure community voices, priorities and cultural perspectives are embedded throughout all stages of the project.
The successful candidate will support culturally safe community engagement activities, facilitate meaningful partnerships, coordinate project activities and contribute to the translation of research outcomes into tangible benefits for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a project dedicated to addressing cardiovascular health inequities through community-led collaboration and research.
This position has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). Should your application be progressed, you will be required to provide your confirmation of identity documents. Your recruiter will be in touch to advise you on how to confirm Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander status.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
Develop and maintain respectful and productive relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and partner organisations
coordinate and facilitate community engagement activities, meetings, workshops and events
provide project coordination and operational support to assist with the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities
coordinate project documentation, records, resources and reporting requirements
monitor project milestones, deliverables and timelines, identifying and escalating risks where appropriate
support project financial administration, including budget monitoring and expenditure tracking
liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate communication, collaboration and shared decision-making
support the dissemination and translation of research findings into outcomes that are meaningful and beneficial for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
uphold and promote culturally safe and ethical engagement practices across all project activities
undertake other duties appropriate to the classification level.
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 an Indigenous Community Relations Officer who has:
Identification as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
demonstrated experience working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and stakeholders
experience supporting projects, programs or community-based initiatives and coordinating competing priorities
demonstrated ability to build and maintain productive relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders
highly developed organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft office or equivalent office/productivity suite…