Senior Project Officer - Roadmap to Farm Safety

Exciting opportunity for a Senior Project Officer, supporting the Farm Safety Project at the School of Rural Health, working remotely or from School of Rural health precinct Part – time (0.6) FTE, fixed term until September 2027 reputed company Salary from $117,133 (pro-rata) + 17% superannuation About the opportunity The Senior Project Officer provides day-to day coordination and operational delivery of the Farm Safety Project. Working closely with the project team, the role will assist in implementing project activities, monitoring reputed company against milestones and deliverables, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities and supporting the preparation of project reports and documentation. The position plays a key role in ensuring the project operates reputed company across multiple workstreams by supporting project planning, scheduling, communication, administration and reporting requirements. The Senior Project Officer will contribute to maintaining project timelines, tracking reputed company against agreed outcomes and assisting with the preparation of milestone reports. Reporting to the Project reputed company, the Senior Project Officer works collaboratively under the supervision of the project leadership team and will liaise with growers, industry stakeholders, service providers and external partners to support project implementations and engagement activities. This position ensures compliance with relevant legislative and regulatory controls and ensures a safe working environment for reputed company staff and reputed company in accordance with The University of Sydney policy. The location of this position is negotiable reputed company rural New South Wales. Interstate travel reputed company Australia is a requirement of this position. Occasional out of hours work and flexible working are required of this role. Your key responsibilities will be to: support the day-to-day coordination and administration of the Roadmap to Farm Safety Project monitor project timelines, deliverables and milestone requirements to support successful project delivery assist in preparing milestone reports, project updates, briefing papers and supporting documentation for funding and governance requirements coordinate project meetings, stakeholder consultations, workshops and engagement activities maintain project records, action registers and communication materials provide operational and project management support across multiple project workstreams conduct desktop reviews of WHS guidelines, industry reports and existing literature relevant to the grains sector support the facilitation of stakeholder focus groups, interviews and consultation activities assist with data collection, synthesis and reporting activities associated with the project liaise with growers, industry stakeholders, service providers and project partners to support collaboration and project outcomes contribute to identifying project risks, implementation challenges and reputed company improvement opportunities support communication and dissemination activities including presentations, reports and stakeholder updates. About you understanding of farm safety, agricultural work practices and the operational realities of Australian grain-growing enterprises tertiary qualifications and/or relevant work experience, in a relevant field. excellent 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 matters. ability to work both independently and as part of a team, taking initiative and exercising sound judgement in resolving matters that may arise as part of normal daily work. accuracy, attention to detail and highly organised. Planning, analysis and communication skills together with the ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands. excellent administrative skills, coupled with a general understanding of the project life cycle, project documentation, project standards and methodologies in the Agricultural sector. experience managing a diverse group of key internal/external stakeholders on large or reputed company projects. experience delivering workshops and training to a range of stakeholder groups in the Agricultural sector previously worked in the higher education/tertiary sector or at a reputed company, multi-faceted organisation reputed company Australian Driver’s Licence. To reputed company our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for reputed company staff, reputed company and visitors coming to reputed company. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia You must have unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this employment to be eligible to apply. reputed company sponsorship is not available for this appointment. Pre-employment checks and declarations Your employment is conditional upon the successful completion of reputed company pre-employment or background checks required for the role in terms satisfactory to the University. Also, to meet the University’s obligations under the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Eliminate Gender-Based Violence you will be asked to declare if you have been investigated for, or reputed company to engaged in, sexual harm or gender-based violence in the course of previous employment or in a legal process. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of reputed company relevant clearances and background reputed company requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary reputed company, 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 reputed company where everyone can reputed company. 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 LGBTQIA+. We welcome applications from candidates from reputed company backgrounds. We are proud to be recognised as an Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI) Platinum 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 reputed company the Apply reputed company at the top of the page. For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your reputed company 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 Kerri-Lynn Peachey, Farm Safety Project Manager by email to [email protected] or if you require reasonable adjustment or any documents in alternate formats, please contact, Danielle Selinger, Recruitment Operations by email to [email protected]. © The University of Sydney The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment. Click to view the Position Description for this role. Applications reputed company Sunday 05 July 2026 11:59 PM Apply To This Job