• Full-time or Part-time (0.8 – 1 FTE), 12-month fixed-term role, with possible extension (funding dependent)
• Fantastic opportunity for a Senior Programs Officer to join the InsideOut Institute at the Charles Perkins Centre
• Base Salary $108,557 - $118,267 (pro-rata for Part-time) + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

InsideOut Institute's National Programs portfolio covers a number of projects that are funded by the Commonwealth and/or philanthropy including: national rollout of IOI's GP Hub; national rollout of IOI's eClinic and eTherapies; national implementation of IOI's eTherapies into headspace and head to health centres nationally; the Australian Eating Disorders Research & Translation Centre; and a number of mental health system focused activities related to primary care.

As the Senior Programs Officer, you will be expected to work in collaboration with the National Programs Manager Peta Marks to coordinate and conduct multiple projects across the National Programs portfolio. You will need to use your extensive project management skills and organisational expertise to manage multiple project objectives and deadlines, ensuring up-to-date reporting on progress to the National Programs Manager. Overall, you will be responsible for supporting the National Programs portfolio to remain on track and meet project deadlines.

The University of Sydney welcomes applications from individuals of all nationalities, genders and backgrounds for our Senior Programs Officer role in the InsideOut Institute.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• Provide project coordination across the National Programs portfolio, providing direct assistance to the National Program Manager, Peta Marks and working in collaboration with the various national project activity teams
• Develop project reports (on project completion and progress), risk management plans and project plans
• Stakeholder liaison and engagement with partner organisations for projects
• Compilation of project information to develop presentations, reports and communications potentially assisting with presenting the information
• Ability to scan the literature and produce background documentation for proposals and funding applications
• Coordinate financial and budgetary requirements of projects, ensuring compliance at all times
• Complete ad-hoc tasks, activities, or objectives as well as completing delegated tasks

About you

• Honours degree in Public Health, Project Management, or other relevant fields (Masters desirable)
• Previous project management experience in a complex tertiary or health environment
• Experience in the mental health system or sector
• Extensive stakeholder management skills with ability to create and maintain long-term professional relationships
• Sophisticated communication and interpersonal skills with previous experience working with multiple project leaders and researchers
• Experience using project management tools and software
• Discretion and high levels of tact, including risk management and policy-driven work practices.
• Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
• Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires valid work rights for Australia.

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.

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.

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

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

For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Roshik Prasad, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected], using the subject line: Senior Programs Officer enquiry via EthicalJobs. 

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