Program Manager – Gadigal Centre (Identified Position)

• Program Manager opportunity to lead the Gadigal Centre
• Located at Camperdown/Darlington Campus
• Fixed-Term 3 years HE010 position $150,628 Base Salary plus leave loading and 17% contribution to super

About the opportunity

The Program Manager – Gadigal Centre (Identified) has been designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people only under the provisions of section 126 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW).

The Gadigal Centre is the University of Sydney’s dedicated student centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, providing academic, pastoral and cultural support services to Indigenous students to help them achieve their full potential and to graduate job-ready.

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Reporting to the Director of the Gadigal Centre, the Program Manager, Gadigal Centre (Identified) will oversee the creation and delivery of all strategic programs and initiatives relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student success at The Gadigal Centre. This role includes all phases of learning and wellbeing assistance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students delivered by the Centre’s Advancement and Engagement Coordinators and provides leadership in identifying and addressing trends, areas for improvement and pockets of good practice across the University. There is also a key reporting requirement around National Indigenous Australian Agency program that is needed within this role.

You will be joining a highly collaborative and supportive team and providing impactful project work to drive strategic initiatives for the Gadigal centre and wider DVC Indigenous Strategy & Services portfolio. If you have a strong project management skill-set with excellent organisational and time management skills and love the idea of a diverse and fulfilling role, this could be the next career move for you!

The cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are living and dynamic and central to the landscape, identity and character of our nation and the University of Sydney. This identity and character must be a stronger and a more vibrant part of our University and of our practice as members of this institution. The University’s One Sydney, Many People (pdf, 8.7mb) strategy expresses our whole-of-University commitment to celebrate and respect the increasing voice and the influence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, culture, knowledge, and people on our campuses. It outlines how we will contribute to the social and physical environment that makes our University unique, and contribute to the key goal of achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and student population parity by 2030.

Your key responsibilities will be:

• Work collaboratively with the Director of the Gadigal Centre and other colleagues within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Strategy and Services (DVC-ISS) portfolio.
• Lead a team within the Gadigal Centre and play a key role in managing events.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with Aboriginal community, civil society, government, industry and the University community.
• Develop and lead projects ensuring they align with the overarching strategic objectives for the Gadigal Centre.
• A point of contact for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students for non-academic support, cultural mentorship, and advice.
• Contribute to reporting on a regular basis for internal governance and external agencies and undertake routine reviews of all key activities.

About you

• Identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and has lived experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture and communities.
• People leadership, project management and strategic thinking skills.
• Events management experience with community.
• Experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander student / employee success.
• Has demonstrated knowledge of the various Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and organisation in the local regions.
• Has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• Financial, reporting and budgetary management skills.

About us

Since our inception 160 years ago, the University of Sydney has led to improve the world around us. We believe in education for all and that effective leadership makes lives better. These same values are reflected in our approach to diversity and inclusion and underpin our long-term strategy for growth. We’re Australia’s first university and have an outstanding global reputation for academic and research excellence. Across our campuses, we employ over 7600 academic and non-academic staff who support over 70,000 students.

The University of Sydney YURA Network, formally the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Staff Network promotes sharing of experiences, networking and professional support for career development and mentoring. It is supported by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment Plan 2022-2024 that aims to increase employment and development opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff.

This position is exclusively designated for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander individuals under the provisions of Section 126 of the Anti Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW). It entails active engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge holders, adherence to cultural protocols, and adept navigation of cross-cultural interactions. These aspects are integral to the role and duly acknowledged by the university, recognising the role’s significant contributions to Indigenous and Education strategies.

The University recognises that the cultural load undertaken by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff on behalf of the University culturally enriches the institution. It also advances the University’s commitment to empowering Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and communities. Engagement with cultural duties, engagement with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander traditional knowledge holders and navigating cross-cultural interactions are recognised as crucial elements of this role and will be allocated appropriate time in workloads, including work plans, and will be considered in criteria for promotion.

The cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are living and dynamic and central to the landscape, identity and character of our nation and the University of Sydney. This identity and character must be a stronger and a more vibrant part of our University and of our practice as members of this institution. The University’s One Sydney, Many People (pdf, 8.7mb) strategy expresses our whole-of-University commitment to celebrate and respect the increasing voice and the influence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leadership, culture, knowledge, and people on our campuses. It outlines how we will contribute to the social and physical environment that makes our University unique, and contribute to the key goal of achieving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and student population parity by 2030.

Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position