Ref 2216/23 - Casual Engagement Assistant, School of Science

• Multiple Positions Available
• Attractive Hourly Rate
• Campbelltown, Parramatta South or Hawkesbury Campus

Working at Western Sydney University means you will be part of an organisation that is ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and top of the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings. We understand the key to your success is unlocking your true potential – just as we do with our students. Our 3,500 staff members work together to enable a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture that is distinctly research-driven and student-centred. The University is deeply embedded in the community and the region we serve, which is Australia’s fastest growing economy and one of the most culturally diverse areas in Australia.

About the School

The School of Science is a large and comprehensive school with learning, teaching and research excellence encompassing a wide range of biological, chemical, environmental, food, forensic, medical, nutritional and physical sciences, including agriculture and astronomy.

The School is educating tomorrow’s graduates in an environment that is contemporary, challenging, and adaptive to a rapidly evolving world. It offers a range of bachelor, masters and doctoral degrees using the excellent teaching, laboratory and fieldwork facilities at the Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta and Penrith campuses, as well as online activities. The School’s research-led teaching is supported by state-of-the-art educational technologies. Its researchers make major contributions to the University’s high ERA (Excellence in Research for Australia) rankings, and collaborate with other schools, University Research Institutes, and external partners in Australia and overseas. The School’s bachelor degrees include a wide range of majors, minors, interdisciplinary offerings and elective subjects, with access through pathways programs, and opportunities for further study in Master of Research, PhD and coursework masters degrees. Work-integrated learning prepares graduates to flourish and succeed in society and the rapidly evolving world of work, both in Australia and internationally.

The School’s vision is to be recognised as one of Australia’s engaged research leaders, producing high-quality and high-impact research outcomes with local and international collaborators. With a large and growing body of graduates, the School aims to continue building its partnerships in Western Sydney, engaging with schools and other educational providers, industries, community organisations, and Local, State and Commonwealth Government partners. Through its educational, research and engagement activities the School supports the University’s role as an advocate and champion for Greater Western Sydney and its people.

About the Role

If you love talking with people and finding out ‘what makes them tick’ and are a competent writer for a variety of audiences, this role is for you. The ideal candidate will be gregarious, with an interest in the breadth that is ‘Science’, and have exceptional verbal and written communication, including excellent attention to detail. 

The successful application will be required to hold a current Australian Drivers Licence as travel to multiple campuses will be required (Campbelltown, Parramatta South, Hawkesbury).

The Engagement Assistant will work closely with the Engagement Officer and School Manager on (internal and external) communication streams that promote the School and its achievements.

This will include:

• Sourcing content and images, and drafting communication for an internal School weekly e-newsletter
• Drafting targeted communication for social media and other external (website) audiences
• Assisting the Engagement Officer and School Engagement Advisory Group to promote the School and its offerings, e.g., via Banners, brochures, gift bags, and assisting with (preparation and delivery of) School engagement events

Remuneration: Higher Education Worker (HEW) Level 3, Step 1 $44.51 per hour (rate includes 25% Casual Loading)

Position Enquiries: School Manager, Jannette Rawlinson via email [email protected]

Hours of Work: Variable, depending on events and activities, noting the newsletter is weekly so up to 7 hours per week is expected at a minimum.

Duration of Appointment: Variable until December 2023 with possible extension.

Closing Date: 11:30pm, Monday 27th March 2023

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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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