Senior Program Project Officer in Lismore

Part-time (0.6 FTE) fixed-term position until June 2028 for a dedicated Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted). Location flexible with regular travel expectations, University Centre for Rural Health in Lismore. Base salary $117,133.00 (Pro Rata) + 17% superannuation.

This is a Targeted Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Position. While we welcome applications from all candidates, this is a targeted role for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander candidates will be assessed as a priority.

About the opportunity:

WellMob is an innovative, Aboriginal-led digital mental health and wellbeing initiative, leading an online social and emotional wellbeing resource platform supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and wellbeing workforces across Australia. We are seeking an experienced Senior Program Project Officer (Targeted) to lead the creation of training resources and programs that empower frontline workers and strengthen outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals, families, communities, and workforce.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Design and deliver workforce development initiatives that build capability in the use of Social and Emotional Wellbeing resources.
• Create practical, culturally responsive change to safe learning resources and training materials for health and wellbeing professionals.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders to identify workforce needs and develop solutions that support improved practice.
• Coordinate projects and activities, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard.
• Promote training opportunities and contribute to stakeholder engagement activities across a range of platforms.
• Support research and evaluation activities that inform continuous improvement and future workforce development initiatives.
• Foster strong partnerships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, and health services.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and culturally safe team environment.

About you:

• Relevant qualifications and/or equivalent lived, community and professional experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health, social sciences, education, social work, mental health or a related field.
• A strong understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander concepts of Social and Emotional Wellbeing (SEWB) and associated health and wellbeing services.
• Experience developing, coordinating, or delivering training, education, workforce development, or health promotion initiatives.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities, timelines, and deliverables.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including confidence using online communication platforms and digital technologies.
• The ability to build and maintain respectful relationships with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, organisations, and stakeholders.
• Experience creating engaging learning resources, training materials, or educational content.
• The ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Why work with us:

• Paid Cultural and Ceremonial Leave: Indigenous employees are entitled to 5 days of paid leave and 10 days of unpaid leave each year to participate in cultural and ceremonial activities and fulfil community obligations.
• Career Development: Access to Indigenous professional and career development programs, including mentoring, leadership programs, and development funding.
• Community and Connection: Be part of a vibrant community with opportunities to connect through staff networks (our YURA Network), mentoring, cultural events and professional development opportunities.
• Flexible Work and Exceptional Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, 17% employer superannuation, Fitness Passport, generous leave provisions, staff discounts and access to a wide range of University facilities and services.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia: 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.

Pre-employment checks and declarations: 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.

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.