Senior Project Officer, Office of Equity, Support and Wellbeing

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

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 Flex leave for Professional staff 17% super contributions

About the role

Equity and Diversity works with students and staff to promote and support equality of opportunity in education and employment at Western Sydney University. It provides high-level strategic advice to Executive and senior management, develops and implements policy, provides education and training, and coordinates a range of projects, networks and programs to deliver on the University's equity and diversity related strategic priorities.

You will help Western to live up to our hard-earned ranking by The Times Higher Education as 3rd in the World for Gender Equality and 4th for Reducing Inequalities. You will deliver high impact equity and diversity initiatives in the areas of gender equity; Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD); sexuality and gender diversity; disability and accessibility.

The Senior Project Officer is also required to develop a coordinated approach to statistical evaluation, strategic analysis, monitoring and reporting of the University’s equity and diversity performance including preparation of reports and submissions in accordance with the University’s governmental, governance and compliance requirements, to provide advice and training on equity and diversity issues to staff at all levels and to participate in university wide projects and committees advising on equity and diversity perspectives.

You will also provide statistical evaluation, strategic analysis, tracking and benchmarking of the University’s equity and diversity performance, advising and training students and staff on equity and diversity issues; and coordinating University wide projects and collaborations on important equity and diversity issues. The position also manages the Equity and Diversity website and participates in a range of Unit special projects.

If this sounds like you, apply now and ensure you address all items in the selection criteria in your application.

This is a part-time 0.6 FTE, fixed term role until 31 December 2023, based at Hawkesbury campus.

For further information please refer to the Position Description.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $113,831 to $122,779 p.a. (comprising Salary of $96,189 to $103,750 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading).

Pro-rata 0.6 FTE equivalent is $68,298 to $73,667 p.a. (comprising Salary of $57,713 to $62,250 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading). 

Position Enquiries: Please contact Michelle Falconer, Director, Equity, Diversity & Wellbeing, via email at M.Falconer@westernsydney.edu.au.

Closing Date: 8:30pm, Sunday 29 January 2023.

Please note: To be eligible for this position, you must provide evidence of your full-time Working Rights in Australia at time of application.