• Full-time, Fixed term position until 17 January 2024
• Bankstown City Campus and Campbelltown 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 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 Office of Teaching & Research Technical Services is seeking a highly motivated individual to join one our technical teams.

The Technical Support Officer, Creative & Performing Arts will perform the preparation of practical teaching spaces (both indoor and outdoor) specific to the teaching of NSW Education Standards including materials and equipment prior to practical classes.

Skills and Experiences

To be eligible to apply for this position, you must have experience in visual, creative and or fine arts or a related discipline. You will also be client focused, can think innovatively, be a good problem solver with the ability to identify and implement solutions. Previous experience working in a visual, or creative arts related facility or in education environment would be an advantage, including a demonstrated understanding of relevant equipment and resources used in visual, creative arts.

Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at both Bankstown City Campus and Campbelltown Campus, however as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.

Hours of work for employees in Teaching & Research Technical Services may vary due to operational requirements in supporting teaching classes or research projects and further details are outlined in the position description.

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
• Flex leave for Professional staff
• 17% super contributions

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

Please refer to the Position Description for further information through the apply link.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 5 $91,209 to $103,148 p.a. (comprising Salary of $77,073 to $87,161 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Please contact Rob Winch via email at r.winch@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Friday 16 June 2023

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.

This is a re-advertised position - previous application need to apply.

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

Work rights for Australia - Eligibility 

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