Reference no. 185/0218Be valued for your exceptional relationship management experience Share our enthusiasm for building capacity to access and participate in higher educationFull-time fixed term for five yearsAbout the opportunity Working within our Widening Participation and Outreach (WPO) team the Schools Outreach Officer will work with school students to deliver a series of on-campus and in-school study skills workshops as part of the academic enrichment projects delivered through the Widening Participation and Outreach program. Under the guidance of the Head Widening Participation and Outreach you will:serve as the key point of contact and relationship manager to engaged schools, acting as a cohesive link between schools and WPOcoordinate the effective implementation and facilitation of workshops for and in identified schools in collaboration with community partnersmonitor and evaluate workshops and provide key development recommendations.About youThe University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for a Schools Outreach Officer who demonstrates:tertiary qualifications and/or relevant work experience, preferably in project management and administrationexcellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of mattersexperience effectively managing a diverse group of key stakeholders on large or complex projects and the ability to develop/cultivate productive relationships with industry providers and key users.This position is only open to candidates of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent and is authorised under the provisions of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Evidence of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent must be provided with the application.About us To find out more click hereOther:This position is designated as 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.All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number to apply.Please note: visa sponsorship is not available for this position Closing date: 5pm 1 March 2018 The University of Sydney is committed to diversity and social inclusion. Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged.© The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. 85000 AUD Australia - NSW Sydney Sydney 2000