Ref 5407/21, Badanami Student Success Officer, Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership

• Liverpool City and Parramatta South Campuses
• Remuneration: $98,696 to $105,828 p.a.
• 2 x Full-Time, Ongoing Positions

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Person. Please refer to the Guidelines for Confirmation of Identity for Indigenous Australians for the requirements of this position.

It is a mandatory requirement for any incumbent of this position to have a current NSW Employee Working with Children Clearance in accordance with the NSW Child Protection (Working with Children) Act 2012.

About Western:
Working at Western Sydney University means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and is a research leader – with 85% of the University’s research being at or above world standard. We understand the key to your success is unlocking your true potential – just as we do with our students. Our 3,000 staff members work together to enable a dynamic, inclusive and innovative culture that is distinctly research-driven and student-centred.

The Western Sydney University 2020 – 2025 Indigenous Strategy seeks to position WSU as a university that serves and empowers our community as an anchor institution to the region while being recognised as a national leader in Indigenous education, employment and research. In order to achieve this, the Indigenous Strategy presents strategic objectives in seven areas of Indigenous engagement: students; employment; research; learning and teaching; community engagement; leadership; and cultural viability and knowledge.

About the Role:
The Badanami Centre for Indigenous Education have an opportunity for 2 x Full-Time, Ongoing Badanami Student Success Officer's to join the team.

• 1 x Position will be located at Liverpool City Campus
• 1 x Position will be located at Parramatta South Campus

The Badanami Student Success Officer is responsible for the day to day operations of the Badanami Centre including student support service delivery, mentoring, transitional and pastoral care of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students. The Student Success Officer will work in close partnership with other centres, schools and Academic Support units to improve and enhance the student experience whilst working collaboratively to improve retention and graduation rates by monitoring, tracking and improving the student life cycle.

For further information, please refer to the Position Description.

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: Please contact Fiona Towney at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, 15 December 2021

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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