Ref 1252/24 Project Coordinator, Gumbaynggirr Daari

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position until 31 December 2024
• Remuneration: $107,358 to $115,073 p.a. Inclusive of Super + Leave Loading
• Benefits: Flexible Work Provisions | 35 Hour Work Week | Professional Development Opportunities

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.

• Full-Time, Fixed-Term Position until 31 December 2024 with an opportunity to extend on a part-time basis until 2026.
• Work remotely on Gumbaynggirr country.

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.

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 You
The successful applicant will be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person living on Gumbaynggirr country, with strong connections and relationships with the local Gumbaynggirr Community. You will have a demonstrated understanding of the vision and mission of the Kulai Preschool and Gumbaynggirr Giingana Freedom School. Prior experience coordinating projects, meeting deadlines and meeting expected deliverables is essential. 

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  

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
• Flexible working arrangements

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.

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)

Please direct enquires about the role to Dr Mark Richards via email at

For any enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at

8:30pm Thursday, 25 April 2024

You must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person living on Gumbaynggirr country and provide evidence at time of application.

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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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