Strategic Projects Coordinator, Research, Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Strategy, Government and Alliances

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 11 campuses – many in Western Sydney CBD locations – and more than 200,000 alumni, 49,500 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 14 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry.

About the Role

The Centre for Western Sydney is seeking an energetic 'Strategic Projects Coordinator, Research' to support the execution and delivery of a range of key strategic projects, including the ‘Western Sydney Masterplan.’

The Western Sydney Masterplan was conceived by the University’s Board of Trustees and is being delivered by the Centre for Western Sydney under the Vice-Chancellor’s supervision, and with the high-level contribution of key areas of the University; specifically the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Academic Division, the Division of Finance and Resources, the Division of People and Advancement, the Division of Research, Enterprise and International, and the Indigenous Leadership Unit.

The Western Sydney Masterplan will provide the University with a unique and in-depth oversight of the changes that are impacting the Western Sydney region and its communities. The Masterplan will place the University in a position to not only respond to, but thrive in the face of, current and future challenges confronting the higher education industry nationally and internationally and will be used to guide the strategic planning of the University’s community and business engagement activities and campus infrastructure development within the Western Sydney region over the next decade.

For further details outlining the responsibilities of this position, please refer to the position description. If you are interested in applying for this position, you are required to apply online via this website, and address each selection criteria.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 6 months based at Parramatta South campus.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will have a relevant degree or equivalent professional experience and training within social sciences, geography, politics, cultural studies or relevant discipline, high level problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to collect and evaluate research data, develop reports and provide advice.

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.

Benefits

Western Sydney University has long been identified as a University of the people. We value the contributions made by our staff and recognise that they underpin the enablement of our mission and values.

In return, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• 17% super contributions
• Professional development opportunities

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $110,370 to $119,091 p.a. (comprising Salary of $93,264 to $100,633 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Position Enquiries: Please contact Danielle McInness via email d.mcinness@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm, Sunday 15 January 2022.

Work rights for Australia Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of application.