Ref 5391/21 Project Support Officer, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances

• Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only
• Remuneration: $98,696 to $105,828 p.a.
• Full-time, Fixed term position till 31 December 2024 at Parramatta south Campus

Western Sydney University Internal Applicants Only.

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement.  All ongoing and fixed term employees seeking to apply for this position as a secondment must have completed a minimum of 12 months’ full-time continuous service to be eligible to apply for this role, as per Part D of the Recruitment and Selection Policy.

Parramatta South Campus
Full-time, Fixed term position till 31 December 2024

The University’s Western Sydney Creative Decadal Strategy presents a bold vision for the University with regard to the arts and culture. Through the principles of the primacy of the student experience, recognising the arts and cultural priorities of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, enriching our cultural environment, and drawing on our research expertise, Western Sydney Creative endeavours to celebrate our region’s diversity and promote a deeper engagement between the University and the local arts and cultural sector.
About the Role
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances is seeking an enthusiastic and skilled candidate for the position of Project Support Officer.  Under the direction of the Director Western Sydney Creative, the Project Support Officer, Western Sydney Creative provides high-level administrative and project and services support and contributes to the planning and delivery of Western Sydney Creative.  The role prepares reports, submissions, briefings, minutes, proposals and associated correspondence, organises and runs program-related events, presentations and activities, liaises with senior internal and external stakeholders, gathers and compiles programs and associated materials and helps to develop evaluation frameworks and mechanisms.  The role contributes to the compilation of promotional and information materials, assists in the delivery of the Western Sydney Creative grants programme and supports Western Sydney Creative’s Advisory and Reference Committees.

The Project Support Officer plays a key role in the strategic and operational planning for the University’s cultural programme ensuring that it meets all the University governance and reporting requirements.

The position is based at the Parramatta campus, and regular travel between campuses is a requirement of the position.

Skills and Experiences
The successful candidate must have demonstrated project management, financial, IT, organisational and problem-solving skills, experience in committee and governance support and excellent written and oral communication skills and an interest in areas relating to arts and culture.

For further information on the role, please review the position description and address all selection criteria within your application.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $98,696 to $105,828 p.a. (comprising Salary of $83,399 to $89,426 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Dolla Merrillees, Director, Western Sydney Creative via email [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm Tuesday 7 December 2021

To be eligible for this position you must provide evidence of your Australian Citizenship or Permanent Residency at time of application.

Please note, if successful in obtaining this position, you will be required to provide proof that you are double vaccinated against Coronavirus (COVID-19) in accordance with the University’s requirements to attend campus. 

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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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