Full-Time, Ongoing position 
Parramatta South 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 in Sydney and campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Surabaya, Indonesia – and more than 200,000 alumni, 50,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 12 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. 

About the role

Western Sydney University is looking for a passionate maths educator to support its award-winning, cross-disciplinary Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH) team.

The MESH team is located in the Division of Education, which provides strategic direction to the University and educational to join to Schools. MESH Learning Advisors play a key role in supporting the students in mathematics, statistics and numeracy.

MESH Learning Advisors work with the academic community and other educational support staff in an integrated service approach to enhance student learning. You will have the opportunity to support students directly through workshops and consultations, as well as work with teaching staff on initiatives to strengthen numeracy and maths skills across diverse student cohorts.

About you

The successful candidate requires skills in identifying strategies for improving curriculum and assessment and delivery to support the Mathematical literacy needs of students. This position also involves identifying strategies for improving curriculum and assessment and delivery to support the mathematical literacy needs of students.

This is a full-time ongoing position based at the Parramatta South Campus and regular travel between University campuses is a requirement of the position.

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

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:

• 35 hour work week
• 17% super contributions
• Work from home up to 2 days per week 

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. Please review the position description for further information through the apply link.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 7 $117,645 to $126,892 p.a. (comprising Salary of $99,411 to $107,225 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Professor Brian Stout, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Teaching via email - pvc-lt@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Sunday 25 August 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. 

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