Ref 1638/24 Professional Communication & Academic Literacy Skills Advisor, School of Nursing & Midwifery

• Part-time, Ongoing position (17.5 hours per week)
• Remuneration: $58,822 to $63,446 p.a. including Super & Leave Loading
• Hawkesbury Campus

Part-time, Ongoing position (17.5 hours per week)
Hawkesbury Campus

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 role
The School of Nursing & Midwifery is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Professional Communication and Academic Literacy Skills Advisor (PCALS)

This position addresses the university priority of supporting the academic literacy and professional communication needs of the student in the context of their disciplinary studies. The position requires the utilisation of skills to build student capabilities in academic literacy and professional communication and working with academic staff to identify strategies for improving curriculum, assessment, and delivery to support students’ academic literacy and professional communication needs.

The position involves consulting with students and academic staff, providing advice and assistance with academic literacy and professional communication initiatives in the School and liaison with relevant University entities as required. 

Skills and Experiences
The successful candidate will have a qualification in TESOL and knowledge of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and Occupational English Test (OET), capacity to design, organise and deliver academic literacy workshops and resources and demonstrated familiarity with effective teaching resources and strategies for facilitating academic success in students from diverse socio-cultural and language backgrounds.
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
• Access to staff benefits – e.g. health and fitness programs such as fitness passport, café and restaurant deals, and many other goods and services

Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Hawkesbury Campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

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. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $58,822 to $63,446 p.a. (comprising Salary of $49,705 to $53,612 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Note, the above salary range will be paid pro-rata based on 0.5 FTE. 
 
Position Enquiries: Please contact Professor Jane Frost Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching 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  21 April 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. 

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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