Respect At Work Program Manager

• Full time, 2 year fixed term opportunity
• Lead the delivery of the University’s Respect at Work Action Plan
• Base Salary $135,820 + 17% superannuation

About the opportunity

The Respect at Work Program Manager will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating delivery of the University’s Respect at Work Action Plan: a cross-functional program of work which umbrellas a set of actions aimed at preventing and responding effectively to unlawful workplace conduct, including sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, bullying and discrimination. A core component of the Respect at Work Program Manager role is collaborating effectively with the various functional project leads with responsibility for delivery of the

program’s actions.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

• develop and communicate the methodology for effective program delivery, processes and templates to functional project leads and key internal stakeholders
• manage overall program organisation, ensuring the delivery of each action in the Respect at Work action plan within deadline and budget
• ensure the functional project lead establishes and coordinates working groups/ project teams for each action and establishes appropriate communication and collaboration tools and channels
• manage all program related financials including facilitating budget allocations and monitoring expenditure
• develop and embed a program governance and reporting framework, including identifying and managing risks and interdependencies and establishing communication and engagement tools.

About you

• postgraduate qualifications – in a relevant field or and equivalent combination of training and experience
• experience in people management, with the demonstrated skills to motivate and mobilise small, diverse teams to create a positive workplace culture and achieve organisational outcomes
• significant experience in managing multiple diverse internal and external stakeholders
• extensive project management experience including managing budgets and expenditure
• ability to communicate effectively with demonstrated negotiation and influencing 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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For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact Victoria Ford-Rogers Recruitment Operations by email to ***************@sydney.edu.au

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