Ref 1718/24 Future Student Engagement Project Support Officer, Indigenous Engagement, Future Student Engagement, Office of Pro Vice-Chancellor (Engagement & Advancement)

• Full-time, Fixed term Position until 31 December 2024 based at Hawkesbury Campus (Richmond)
• Remuneration: $94,265 to $106,603 p.a.
• Work from home perks, flexible leave options, professional growth opportunities and much more

Full-time, Fixed term Position until 31 December 2024 with possibility of extension

Position based at Hawkesbury Campus and operates across different campuses and locations across Greater Western Sydney.

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.

Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

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 12 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. 

About the job
The Indigenous Project Support Officer will assist in and support the implementation of Western Sydney University programs and initiatives aimed at raising aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander primary and high school students at participating schools and will plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate the “Heartbeat” and “Pathways to Dreaming” program.

Heartbeat is a primary school program and Pathways To Dreaming is a high school program that aims to build engagement and aspiration in areas of academic and study skills, awareness of further education and career options, confidence in setting and achieving educational goals, while also empowering participants to strengthen their cultural knowledge.

The Indigenous Project Support Officer assists in the development and delivery of program-related events, presentations and activities, liaises with internal and external stakeholders, gathers and compiles program and participation data, registrations, researches best practice and innovative approaches, and writes reports and briefings. The Indigenous Project Support Officer will also supervise student ambassadors, on program activity days, to work collaboratively with other community groups and/or education providers.

The Indigenous Project Support Officer works alongside a team of Indigenous Engagement Project Officers and Indigenous Project Support Officers and reports to the Senior Project Officer, Indigenous Engagement.

Activities will take place both within Future Student Engagement and more broadly in the University. This environment will suit a hands-on professional who is a team player, can successfully take on multiple challenges and be adaptable to change. This role will be required to operate across different campuses and schools across the Greater Western Sydney Region and be willing to work collaboratively in the interest of achieving demanding deadlines and common program goals. The team works closely with colleagues across the educational spectrum to create positive change.

It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

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, Applicants will be shortlisted based on responses to the selection criteria.

Please review the position description for further information.

Applications are welcome from people who have had relevant experience engaging with young Indigenous people.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 5 $94,265 to $106,603 p.a. (comprising Salary of $79,655 to $90,081 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Tania Shepherd via phone – 0407 200 659 or via email at [email protected]

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 Sunday 28 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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Western Sydney University 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.

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