Ref 1435/24 Senior Project Officer, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Education)

• Full-time, Fixed Term position until 30 June 2026 based at Penrith Campus (Kingswood)
• Remuneration: $130,740 to $145,135 p.a.
• Benefit from work from home perks & flexible leave options

Full-time, Fixed Term position until 30 June 2026
Penrith Campus (Kingswood)

About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses in Sydney and campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Surabaya, Indonesia – and more than 200,000 alumni, 50,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 13 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.
Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice President (Education) is seeking a Senior Project Officer to join their team.

About the role
The Senior Project Officer is responsible for supporting the management and coordination of the Engaged Teaching Project. This will be done under the broad direction of the Associate Director for the project. 

The Senior Project Officer is required to ensure the project adheres to its agreed scope as well as the relevant policy guidelines and government legislation relevant to the project. The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for developing and maintaining both new and existing project management methodologies for the wider team. Creating and implementing innovative, timely solutions to a range of problems will also be expected. The Senior Project Officer will undertake high-level liaison with stakeholders and build collaborative working relationships to ensure the successful delivery and reporting of project outcomes.

The Senior Project Officer is responsible for providing high-level support primarily to the Associate Director leading the project. Responsibilities also include data analysis and reporting, market and vendor research, preparation, and coordination of reports, policies, and submissions.

Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Penrith campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 8 $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. (comprising Salary of $110,477 to $122,641 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Culture 
Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing. 

What We Offer in Return
At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• Flex leave for Professional staff
• 17% super contributions

Please contact Kristin Wiese, Associate Director, Engaged Teaching Project via email at

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Tuesday 2 April 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 
You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia at time of application

Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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