Ref 1252/24 Project Coordinator, Gumbaynggirr Daari

• Western Sydney University Internal Identified Applicants Only
• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position until 31 December 2024
• Remuneration: $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. Inclusive of Super + Leave Loading

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person living on Gumbaynggirr country, with strong connections and relationships with the local Gumbaynggirr Community. Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position

Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW. 

About the Role
Researchers from the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development are proud to be administering and working within the Gumbaynggirr-led research team awarded the “Gumbaynggirr Daari Research Project” from the Aboriginal Languages Trust. We are seeking to appoint a full-time experienced Project Coordinator - Gumbaynggirr Daari until 31 December 2024 (with an opportunity to extend on a part-time basis until 2026). 

The aim of the project is to examine the impacts of the First Nations education model currently in place on Gumbaynggirr Country for children, families, staff and the Community. In this role you will apply your knowledge and connection with the Gumbaynggirr community, and research experience, to coordinate research activities including Community-led design sessions and fieldwork, work with the research team to develop a project plan, coordinate Steering Committee meetings and provide secretariat services for the Steering committee, track actions and coordinate communication about the project to the broader Gumbaynggirr Community.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position until 31 December 2024 with an opportunity to extend on a part-time basis until 2026. The role will be remotely based on Gumbaynggirr country. Please review the position description for further information.

About the Institute 
The MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development is an interdisciplinary research institute of Western Sydney University. The vision for the Institute is to optimise human interaction, and wellbeing across lifespan. We strive to solve the problems that matter most through the themes: sensing and perceiving, interacting with each other, and technologies for humans. The Institute is committed to a culture that embraces equity and a diverse and inclusive community where everyone participates in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome applicants from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities.
Further information about MARCS is available from our website http://westernsydney.edu.au/marcs 

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. (comprising Salary of $90,719 to $97,238 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please direct enquires about the role to Dr Mark Richards via email at [email protected]  

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

Closing Date: 8:30pm Wednesday 3 April 2024

Identified Position - Eligibility 
You must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person living on Gumbaynggirr country 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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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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