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Academic Facilitator, National Centre of Cultural Competence

Employer
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
Location
Sydney, Australia
Salary
AU$76,000 - AU$103,000 per annum + super
Closing date
6 May 2021

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Academic Discipline
Education, Social Sciences
Job Type
Academic Posts, Other Academic
Contract Type
Fixed Term
Hours
Full Time

Job Details

  • Contribute to education programs within the National Centre of Cultural Competence, DVC Indigenous Strategy and Services.
  • Located at Camperdown Campus
  • Full time, 12 month fixed term, Academic Level A, salary of $76K - 103K p.a., plus leave loading and generous employer's contribution to superannuation

About the opportunity

As the Academic Facilitator you will work with senior academics to support education programs and the teaching, learning and research efforts of the National Centre of Cultural Competence (NCCC), DVC Indigenous Strategy and Services.

The NCCC was established to 'Inform, shape and promote local, national and global cultural competence narratives, action and capability.' The NCCC makes a specific contribution to the University's efforts to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander participation and outcomes in higher education by increasing the capacity of the University of Sydney and the Australian higher education sector more generally to design, implement and evaluate culturally competent higher education and to graduate culturally competent Australians able to contribute to social, cultural, political and economic development in an increasingly diverse and globally connected community. The NCCC also embraces the implications of cultural competence for culturally and linguistically diverse communities. In doing so the NCCC aims to make a substantial contribution to building the cultural capabilities of our society.

In this important role you will contribute to a range of activities including:

  • Teaching and facilitation in NCCC education programs including workshops, online courses and other programs
  • Contributing to a positive workplace culture in which diversity of thought, contribution, collaboration, excellence and achieving outcomes are valued and enabled
  • Contributing to the strategic goals of the University to embed cultural competence into curriculum and provide cultural competence education and training University staff and students
  • Engagement beyond the University by developing profile through conferences, seminars and outreach activities.

About you

The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance of recruiting talent aligned to these values and are looking for an Academic Facilitator who possesses:

  • A PhD or progression towards a PhD
  • Experience in facilitating workshops in cultural competence for a variety of educational settings
  • Experience in teaching and learning, as evidenced by teaching in a variety of settings
  • An understanding of cultural competence and commitment to Aboriginal cultures and society and demonstrated superior experience working with, and communicating with Aboriginal people, government, industry and civil society
  • A developing knowledge and understanding of contemporary pedagogical practice and design
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills with sound negotiating and conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated level of tact and discretion in dealing with a variety of matters
  • Accuracy, attention to detail and highly organised with the ability to work according to strict deadlines and manage various demands
  • Strong analysis skills.

Other

Please address below Selection Criteria in your Cover Letter:

  • What does cultural competence mean to you?
  • Demonstrate your experience in cultural competence education and your commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, cultures and society.

This position is designated as involving child-related work. To undertake or remain in this position, you are required to apply for and obtain a Working With Children Check clearance in accordance with the Child Protection (Working With Children) Act 2012.

For more information on the position and University, please view the position description available from the job's listing on the University of Sydney careers website. If you have any additional questions, please contact Rae Hao on 8627 0063 or

All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit https://usyd.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/USYD_EXTERNAL_CAREER_SITE and search by the job requisition number 0080003 to apply.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Closing date: 11:30 pm 6 May 2021

The University of Sydney 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.

© The University of Sydney

The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.

Company

The University of Sydney was established in 1850 and is consistently recognised, both locally and internationally, for its outstanding teaching and research excellence. Sydney alumni include Prime Ministers, Governor Generals, Nobel Prize winners and leaders in every field of endeavour.

The University offers a comprehensive range of courses, including a number of disciplines unique in Australia. Teaching is spread across nine different state-of-the art campuses, located across New South Wales.

The University of Sydney’s commitment to excellence in research has resulted in an outstanding record in national competitive funding and underpins an approach to teaching which has won nominations for excellence and resulted in high student satisfaction ratings. The University has 78 research centres and institutes and is home to three ARC Centres of Excellence.

The teaching, research and cultural life of the University is supported by extensive facilities, including the largest library collection in the Southern Hemisphere, the world-class Nicholson Museum of archaeological antiquities, the Macleay Museum of natural history and ethnographic collections and the University Art Gallery. Its outstanding sporting and recreation facilities provide a training centre for students and Olympic athletes.

The University of Sydney is a key member of the Group of Eight Australian major research-intensive universities, and the Worldwide Universities Network.

Campuses

The University of Sydney has nine official campuses.

1.         Camperdown/Darlington Campus.

2.         Cumberland Campus. Home to the Faculty of Health Sciences (based in Lidcombe).

3.         Mallett Street Campus. Home of the Sydney Nursing School.

4.         Sydney Conservatorium of Music Campus. In Macquarie Street, central Sydney.

5.         Rozelle Campus. Home to Sydney College of the Arts.

6.         Surry Hills Campus. Home to the Faculty of Dentistry.

7.         Camden Campus. Contains facilities connected to the Faculty of Veterinary Science and the Faculty of Agriculture and Environment.

8.         Burren Street Campus. Facilties are currently under development.

9.         Sydney Medical School campuses. These include the School of Rural Health (in Dubbo and Orange), the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Concord Hospital, Westmead Hospital, the Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Nepean Hospital, Northern Clinical School, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Broken Hill University Department of Rural Health, and Northern Rivers University Department of Rural Health.

Faculties

The University of Sydney has 16 faculties.

1. Agriculture and Environment

2. Architecture, Design and Planning

3. Arts and Social Sciences

4. Business (Business School)

5. Dentistry

6. Education and Social Work

7. Engineering and Information Technologies

8. Health Sciences

9. Law (Sydney Law School)

10. Medicine (Sydney Medical School)

11. Nursing and Midwifery

12. Pharmacy

13. Science

14. Sydney College of the Arts

15. Sydney Conservatorium of Music

16. Veterinary Science

Number of Employees

Full-time employees: 7616

For more information, please visit: http://sydney.edu.au/

Company info
Telephone
+(61) 2 9351 2222
Location
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY
NEW SOUTH WALES
2006
Australia

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