Future Student Engagement Project Officer

Full-time, Fixed term till 31 December 2024
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 Us
The Fast Forward Project Officer will assist in the implementation of Western Sydney University programs and initiatives aimed at raising aspirations of high school students to attend University and will plan, develop, deliver and evaluate the “Fast Forward” program.

About the role
The primary role of the Project Officer is to increase participation levels in Higher Education of students from targeted equity groups. The Future Student Engagement Project Officer, Fast Forward prepares and monitors work plans, organises and runs program-related events, presentations and activities, liaises with internal and external stakeholders, gathers and compiles program and participation data, registrations, researches best practice and innovative approaches, and writes reports and briefings. The Future Student Engagement Project Officer, Fast Forward contributes to promotional and information materials and helps to develop evaluation frameworks and mechanisms.

The Project Officer will also supervise student ambassadors, on program activity days, to work collaboratively with other community groups and/or education providers to assist the University to meet its objectives under widening participation.

The Project Officer works alongside a team of Project Officers and Project Support Officers and reports to, the Senior Project Officer, Fast Forward. The Project Officer has regular and essential contact with the wider community, particularly schools, and may also represent Future Student Engagement in internal forums and assist with external stakeholder management across Greater Western Sydney primary and secondary school and community networks, community groups and NGO’s.

Activities will take place both within Future Student Engagement and more broadly in the University. This environment will suit a hands-on professional who is a team player, can successfully take on multiple challenges and be adaptable to change. Applicants will be required to operate across different campuses and schools across the Greater Western Sydney Region, and be willing to work collaboratively in the interest of achieving demanding deadlines and common program goals. The team works closely with colleagues across the educational spectrum in order to create positive change.

Applications are welcome from people who have had relevant experience engaging with young people from diverse backgrounds. This role will require adept engagement and presentation skills, relationship building skills and excellent customer service skills. In addition, the successful applicant will have a good understanding of the principles of social justice, excellent research, analytical and conceptual skills and well developed communication skills - oral, interpersonal, written and computer mediated.

Working with Children Check:
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.

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:

• 35 hour work week
• Flex leave for Professional staff
• 17% super contributions

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 informationthrough the apply link.

 
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $117,645 to $126,892 p.a. (comprising Salary of $99,411 to $107,225 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Losana Ravulo, via phone - 0422 525 *** or email -********@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at ***************@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Monday 22 April 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your fulltime working rights in Australia for the full term of the appointment at time of application.

Note - 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.

Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.