• Employment Type: Full Time, Fixed Term for 6 months (35-hour week)
• Remuneration Level 6: $100,354 - $107,054 + 17% Superannuation
  (Level 7 can be offered for the right candidate: $110,073 - $119,132 + 17% Superannuation)
• Location: Kensington, NSW (on-campus attendance with flexibility)
• This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
  
  

Why This Role Matters:

 In this role, you will be at the forefront of planning, supporting, and delivering a range of strategic initiatives developed by and for ADAs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students. You will be responsible for providing project coordination and support, reporting and analytical support, developing communications, building key internal and external relationships, and providing administrative support for key programs and projects. The role reports to the ADA Executive Officer, supporting the Associate Dean, Indigenous.   

This position is open to Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander applicants only. UNSW has obtained an exemption under section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW) to designate and recruit professional and academic positions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons only, to fulfil UNSW’s goal of a representative workforce rate.


Accountabilities:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Accountabilities)

Level 6:

• This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander person. Confirmation of Aboriginality will be required.
• Working with the AD Indigenous, support the delivery of Faculty projects and initiatives to achieve the operational and strategic goals of the ADA indigenous Strategy.
• Support the development of Indigenous Strategy project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• Monitor, track, and report on the status of Indigenous Strategy deliverables to ensure time, cost and quality metrics are in line with approved plans for assigned initiatives.
• Provide practical and proactive Indigenous Strategy project support and administrative services to program team and stakeholders.
• Coordinate Indigenous Strategy project administration including coordination of workshops and meetings, minute taking, manage assigned actions and follow-ups and project status reporting.
• Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, including current students, academics, professional staff, and external groups and organisations.
  
  

Level 7 (in addition to the above):

• Develop and monitor the delivery of Indigenous Strategy projects and initiatives to achieve operational and strategic goals.
• Oversee the development of project plans and schedules and participate in planning processes as required.
• Provide a high level of proactive project support to project team and stakeholders.
• Assess and manage project risks and issues and provide solutions where applicable.
• Develop and manage effective communications with key stakeholders, both internal and external to the project.
• Understand, interpret and suggest modifications to policies, projects and activities as needed.
  
  

Skills and Experience:

(please review the Position Description for a full list of Skills and Experience)

Level 6:

• Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training and experience.
• Strong organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks and establish priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
• Sound stakeholder management skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and productively within a team, but also to take initiative and work independently while managing competing demands.
• Project experience, with an understanding of the project life cycle and development of project plans, objectives and documentation.
  
  

Level 7 (in addition to the above):

• Demonstrated success working effectively and collaboratively on initiatives with a range of people at different levels within an organisation.
• Proven ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, including setting own workflow and priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Advanced level of computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications and databases (e.g. CRM).
• Demonstrated ability to assess programs, develop plans to improve, deliver and monitor ongoing progress with regards to the Indigenous Strategy.
  
  

Benefits:

People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. 

Our benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options (work from home, flexible hours etc)
• Career development opportunities
• 17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
• 10 days paid cultural leave per year
• Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
• Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
• Indigenous Employee Network

For further details on the benefits, please visit https://www.jobs.unsw.edu.au/lifestyle-benefits


Role Eligibility:

Applications are only open to Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, pursuant to the exemption granted to UNSW under s126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). We will only consider applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Please submit your Confirmation of Aboriginality with your application.

Establishing your status as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person means any person who:

• is of Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent.
• identifies as an Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person; and
• is accepted as such by the community in which you live and or have lived.

All offers of employment will be subject to prior submission of satisfactory proof of Aboriginality.

How to Apply:

Submit a Cover Letter, CV and complete the 3 compulsory questions online via the UNSW Job Board before Wednesday 18^th December 2024 by 11:30pm. Please note interviews will not take place before mid-January 2025.


Get in Touch:

Any applications sent to the contacts below will not be accepted.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Josh Wiesberger at j.wiesberger@unsw.edu.au

If you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Allyssar Hamoud at a.hamoud@unsw.edu.au

UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.