Address- Part-time, (0.6 FTE- 21 Hours per week) ongoing position based at Hawkesbury Campus
- Remuneration: $94,265 to $106,603 p.a. (paid pro-rata)
- Working at WSU means you’ll be part of an organisation that’s ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide!
About Western
Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led institution committed to excellence in education, research, and community impact. We are proud to be ranked in the top 2% of universities worldwide and hold the top position in the Times Higher Education Impact rankings which measure social, economic and environmental sustainability impact. At Western Sydney University, we recognise that unlocking your true potential is the key to your success. Our core values - Boldness, Fairness, Integrity, and Excellence – serve as guiding principles for our organisational culture and influence the work we do. With a team of 3,500 dedicated staff members, we foster a dynamic, inclusive, and innovative culture deeply rooted in research and dedicated to student-centred excellence. It's the perfect environment for you to thrive professionally. If you are a dedicated and forward-thinking individual seeking a career that can make a meaningful difference, we invite you to discover the abundant opportunities, innovation, and impact that await you at Western Sydney University.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Project Support Officer to join our team and support the work of Equity & Diversity in successfully implementing and developing organisational equity, diversity and inclusion plans and projects across the University community. This involves assisting Equity & Diversity team members in the delivery of projects and services including but not limited to our Compliance and Benchmarking activities.
In particular, this role will support the Equity & Diversity team in effectively meeting Compliance and Benchmarking requirements to ensure the University continues to meet its equity and diversity legislative and regulatory responsibilities and strategic objectives. This will be achieved by supporting Equity & Diversity team members undertaking Compliance and Benchmarking processes, providing administrative support and oversight of the Equity and Diversity Working Party initiative and the Vice-Chancellors Gender Equity and Respectful Relationships Advisory Committee, and supporting some of the exciting projects which emerge from the priorities identified by these groups.
Skills and Experiences
The successful candidate will have a high level of computer literacy, excellent interpersonal skills including experience liaising with a diverse range of individuals, strong problem-solving skills and the ability to collate information from multiple sources to translate into summary reports and submissions for a wide range of stakeholders.
This is a part-time (0.6 FTE), ongoing position based at the Hawkesbury campus, although travel to other campuses of the University may be required.
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:
- Flex leave for Professional staff and opportunities for other flexible work provisions across the working week
- An inclusive culture which celebrates the diversity of our students and staff
- Professional development opportunities to support you achieving your career goals
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. Don't miss this chance to work at Western Sydney University, where every day is an opportunity to make a difference! Please review the position description for further information through our website.
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 5 $94,265 to $106,603 p.a. (comprising Salary of $79,655 to $90,081 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Please note, the above salary ranges are at 1.0 FTE and the salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis at 0.6 FTE.
Position Enquiries: Katie Hayes, Senior Project Officer, Equity and Diversity via ***********@westersydney.edu.au
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at ***************@westernsydney.edu.au
Closing Date: 8:30pm on Wednesday 26 June 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application.
How to Apply
Please use the following link to be directed to Western Sydney University’s website, to submit your application: https://uws.nga.net.au/?jati=64EAE97E-3170-C907-AAC6-DAA7156247B1
In addition to your resume and cover letter, you are required to address the selection criteria in your application.
Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
