Ref 039/23 Manager, Indigenous Employment, Office of the DVC, Indigenous Leadership

• Full-Time, Ongoing Position
• Remuneration package: $146,398 to $156,342 p.a.
• Parramatta South Campus

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 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.

About You
You are professional in your field with extensive experience and achievement at a senior leadership level. You are passionate about Indigenous employment and education with great community connections. You are an energetic and passionate team player, value driven, with the ability to create influence and uphold and enhance our reputation.

About the Role
The Manager, Indigenous Employment will work proactively with senior leaders and managers to develop and implement University strategy for Indigenous staff and student employment, career development programs, Indigenous staff progression and Indigenous employment initiatives such as traineeships and cadetships. This will include supporting the development and implementation of policies, systems and initiatives that contribute to and support the work of the Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education, Strategy and Consultation, the Office of Equity and Diversity and Wellbeing and the Office of People.

The Manager, Indigenous Employment will actively promote the development of agreed targets for employment initiatives for Indigenous employees. In addition, the Manager, Indigenous Employment will contribute to the development of cultural awareness programs for staff across the University. The Manager of Indigenous Employment will be responsible for Indigenous Employment and the co-ordination of an Indigenous Alumni Network.

This is a full-time, ongoing position located at the Parramatta South Campus. For further information, including the selection criteria please refer to the Position Description.

What we can offer you
Western Sydney University aims to provide a flexible, supportive and diverse working environment and encourages employees to live a balanced lifestyle, combining work and family responsibilities. The University strives to provide a work environment that encourages fairness, equity and respect for social and cultural diversity.

The University recognises that Indigenous employees have cultural and community responsibilities. Under the Enterprise Agreements Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees (other than casual employees) are entitled to:

• Up to 5 days paid leave a year to participate in cultural/ceremonial activities
• Up to 10 days unpaid leave a year to fulfil cultural/ceremonial obligations.
• An employee who is required to use Indigenous Australian language in the course of their work will be paid an Indigenous Australian Language allowance.

HEW 9 $146,398 to $156,342 p.a. (comprising Salary of $123,708 to $132,111 p.a., plus superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Professor Michelle Trudgett, Deputy Vice Chancellor Indigenous Leadership, on 0402 242 062 or via email at [email protected]

Closing date: 8.30pm Sunday 5 February 2023

You application should include:

• An up-to-date CV of no more than 4 pages which clearly details your skills and experiences as relevant to this role
• You will be required to address the selection criteria (maximum of 5 pages in total).

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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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