• Full Time, Fixed Term for 2 years
• Lead the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative for the University of Sydney Business School
• HEO 6, Base Salary $99,455 - $107,216 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The University of Sydney Business School strives to be a welcoming and inclusive work and learning environment which is safe, embraces diversity, and treats all people with dignity and respect. As a Business School, we will be an exemplar in Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) and equip our community to contribute to University's 2032 Strategy.

This is an exciting role within the Strategic Initiatives team to deliver on the University of Sydney Business School Strategy 2023-27, with specific focus on increasing student diversity, inclusion, and success, and increasing staff inclusion and gender diversity.

The Project Officer EDI will be responsible for leading an innovative ecosystems approach to analysing, developing, and implementing key EDI initiatives across the Business School. The Project Officer EDI will ensure the Business School can demonstrate positive outcomes in improving representation and support in the student body, partnering with student clubs and societies, driving inclusive staff experiences and career acceleration, and identifying key EDI improvements.

The position works across all Business School portfolios to raise awareness, identify, and implement evidence-based approaches to advance access, participation and inclusion, measure impact and communicate outcomes. The role will also collaborate with external partners, communities of practice and Business School accreditation agencies.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• provide operational project management support during project organisation and establishment
• manage the development and implementation of work stream project plans, including project financial management
• identify and implement project governance and reporting procedures to monitor project delivery
• develop and maintain effective productive relationships with project stakeholders, including industry consultation activity and management of industry outreach programs
• be a sponsor and advocate to raise awareness amongst staff and students of the importance of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the Business School and the University of Sydney.
• represent the Business School at any University-level committees as required.
• Manages and provides secretariat support and calendar management to the EDI Committee

About you

• experience in managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders on a large or complex project within a higher education sector or at a complex, multi-faceted organization
• strong knowledge of EDI principles ideally within the University and general community, and experience working in an EDI related area of a University or organisation
• experience in controlling expenditure for reconciliation/budget tracking, managing invoice managements and purchases for a project
• effective development and management of a diverse group of key stakeholders on a large or complex project
• excellent administrative skills and a general understanding of project management
• ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• well-developed negotiation, conflict resolution, relationship building and influencing skills
• demonstrated ability to develop, review and implement policies, procedures and systems, including interpreting complex regulations (from external and internal sources) affecting students and staff.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to apply. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.

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 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 button at the top of the page.

For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Seda Cokcetin, Project Manager by email to seda.cokcetin@sydney.edu.au.

If you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Lena Jiang, Recruitment Operations by email to lena.jiang@sydney.edu.au.

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Applications Close

Wednesday 04 June 2025 11:59 PM