Ref 5593/21, Business Administration Trainee, Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Indigenous Leadership

• Multiple Western Sydney University Campuses Available
• Remuneration: $62,580 to $65,113 p.a.
• 11 x Full-Time, Fixed-Term Positions for 12-Months

Business Administration Trainee – Ignite Traineeship Program

This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.

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.

About Ignite
The Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program is a platform for Indigenous peoples of Greater Western Sydney to participate in on the job training alongside vocational education and training (VET) in a large higher education organisation.

For further Ignite program information please visit the Indigenous Engagement and Education page.

About the Role
This is a 12-month opportunity for you to learn various aspects of administration within a business environment. The main aspects of the role will include:

• Providing service/administrative support to the workplace supervisor and business unit
• Maintain record keeping and filing systems
• Use computerised information systems and related technologies 
• Prioritising own and other adhoc tasks to meet required deadlines

• To identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person
• To have completed a year 9 level of schooling or equivalent
• To have an interest in general business administration duties
• To display a commitment to enrol and complete a Certificate III in Business (Administration) traineeship for 12 months

These positions will be based in the multiple Schools, Divisions or Institutes across WSU. Please note that some of these roles are shared between two or more of the offices within these sectors of the university and a trainee will need to travel to a new campus for the next period of their employment.

There are multiple opportunities at the following WSU campuses;

• Parramatta South
• Parramatta City
• Hawkesbury
• Kingswood
• Westmead 

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 1 $62,580 to $65,113 (comprising salary of $52,881 to $55,021 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Laz Brown at [email protected]

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 23 January 2022

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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