NSW Coordinator – Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics

• Targeted opportunity to make an impact on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community working on critical health projects
• Full-time, fixed term 2 year contract, with possible extension
• HE08 Base Salary $117,116 – 132,079+ 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

This is a targeted opportunity and we welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates. Based at the Charles Perkins Centre and joining a central, national project team, you will identify, engage, and consult respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and other key stakeholders to build their genetic and genomic health and research understanding, participation in, and leadership within the node and the ALIGN network.

This position is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days/ week based at Charles Perkins Centre, Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, or the Garvan Institute offices. There may be some additional travel across Australia.

About the opportunity

The NSW Coordinator, Australian Alliance for Indigenous Genomics (ALIGN) with the support from the ALIGN Operations Manager and leadership team, will support the NSW Node to progress the ALIGN agenda. This includes the development and implementation of a precision medicine platform for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in NSW. The NSW Coordinator, ALIGN will ensure the NSW Node’s key deliverables are successfully achieved, including the support of the NSW Indigenous Governance Committee (NSW IGC); developing and coordinating genomics capacity building initiatives with the node stakeholders including Indigenous communities and health services; identifying local and national Indigenous genomic policy priorities for Indigenous genomics; and identifying jurisdictional capabilities and gaps in data systems for Indigenous genomics according to best practise security and data sovereignty principles.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• engage respectfully with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, health services and other key stakeholders
• provide administrative and secretarial support to the NSW IGC, and ensure close collaboration with the NSW Node investigators
• undertake and upkeep relevant cultural awareness and cultural safety training
• manage the implementation of the operational plan, including KPIs, budgets, risks, reporting requirements, Multi-Institutional Agreements (MIAs) and sub-contracts with relevant partners and service providers
• establish and implement a jurisdictional policy forum for local and national Indigenous genomic policies
• effectively communicate with, and influence, a wide range of stakeholders to drive initiatives and impact

About you

• tertiary qualifications in bio-medical science, public health or health or equivalent practical experience highly desirable
• proven experience in project management and project coordination
• strong written and verbal communication skills
• experience with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities and culture
• strong strategic, operational, and organisational management skills.

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Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For a continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident.

Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the reasons for the position.

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 include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through 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.

How to Apply

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