Ref 1808/24 Arts Therapy Online Clinic Coordinator, School of Social Sciences

• Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Ongoing Position (14 hours per week)
• Remuneration: $52,296 to $58,054 p.a. (pro-rata rates) Inclusive of Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Western’s Parramatta South Campus

• Part-Time (0.4 FTE), Ongoing Position (14 hours per week)
• $52,296 to $58,054 p.a. (pro-rata rates) Inclusive of Superannuation and Leave Loading
• Western’s Parramatta South Campus

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings, with 85% of its research being at or above world standard. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success, just as we do for our students. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,500 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It's the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking academic seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.

About the Role
School of Social Sciences is seeking an experienced Arts Therapy Online Clinic Coordinator to join their team part-time for 14 hours per week.
The Art Therapy Online Clinic Coordinator is a critical position that provides exceptional administrative and operational support for the management of a Community-based online art therapy service providing student placement opportunities. The Coordinator reports to the School Manager and takes guidance from senior art therapy staff.

The Art Therapy Online Clinic Coordinator will support and enhance student training and client services provided at the Art Therapy Online Clinic. The Coordinator plays a key role in maintaining and progressing this Clinic according to the principles of partnership pedagogy. This will include collaboratively progressing policies, protocols and procedures for the online art therapy service, and maintaining a reciprocal relationship with the partner organisation whereby service users and trainees are beneficiaries. In addition the coordinator will investigate and embed the potential for research partnerships.  

This is a part-time, ongoing position based at Parramatta South Campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
Please review the position description for further information.

About You
The successful candidate will have a Masters level or higher qualification in Art Therapy or recognised equivalent. Must be eligible to be an ANZACATA approved supervisor with a minimum of five years post qualification clinical art therapy experience including individual and group work. Applicants are expected to have experience delivering online art therapy. A Current Driver’s License, valid NSW Working with Children and Police checks are essential. 

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.

Working with Children Check
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.

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:

• Flex leave for Professional staff
• 17% super contributions
• Professional development opportunities
• Work from Home options

HEW Level 8 $52,296 to $58,054 p.a. (comprising Salary of $44,191 to $49,056 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please direct specific enquiries regarding the role to Dr Joy Paton, Director of Academic Program - Arts Therapy and Counselling 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: 8:30pm, Sunday 26 May 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application. 

Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.

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