Activate Learning

The University of Surrey is a global community of ideas and people, dedicated to life-changing education and research. We are ambitious and have a bold vision of what we want to achieve - shaping ourselves into one of the best universities in the world, which we are achieving through the talents and endeavour of every employee. Our culture empowers people to achieve this aim and to collectively, and individually, make a real difference. The role The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is seeking to appoint a motivated individual to join the Clinical Placements Administration Team. The post holder will work closely with the Senior Administration Officer, Clinical Placements Manager, wider clinical placements team, and academic and administrative staff aligned to the School of Health Sciences and Veterinary Medicine to deliver a high quality and efficient service.  The successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a strong customer focus and understanding of what students, staff and external placement providers will require from them. The role requires a proactive individual, competent in the use of IT with an attitude open to change. The ability to work to a high level of accuracy is also essential. The role will require excellent interpersonal and organisational ability demonstrating adaptability and flexibility with regards to changing workloads and priorities. The successful candidate will need to be able to adapt to different situations and establish rapport with internal and external stakeholders. About you We are looking for a flexible, enthusiastic, and responsible person, with the ability to work both as an effective team member and independently. In addition to a competitive salary the post holder will receive 32 days annual leave/closure days (plus bank holidays) and a great benefits package including pension and discounted membership to our world-renowned Surrey Sports Park. If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, you can contact Faye Stevens, Clinical Placements Manager, via email at faye.stevens@surrey.ac.uk How to apply Please apply via the University of Surrey website, where you will be asked to complete some questions to help us understand your suitability for the role. Interviews will be held on Monday 3rd August. Further details Job Description

Full-time, Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 8 until end of December 2028. Liverpool campus with national and international engagement. Salary: $118,969 – $132,069 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. Lead national and international implementation of an evidence-based nurse home visiting program. The Opportunity Western Sydney University is seeking a Project Implementation Lead to provide leadership for the implementation of the Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home-visiting (MECSH) program. MECSH is a structured, sustained nurse home visiting program designed to support families at risk of poorer maternal and child health and development outcomes through the critical early years of life. Developed at Western Sydney University, MECSH draws on the best available evidence on early childhood development, parent infant interaction, and holistic approaches to family support. The program has demonstrated effectiveness through randomised controlled trials in Australia and is now implemented nationally and internationally, including in Australia, the United Kingdom, the United States and South Korea. You will work closely with researchers, clinicians, clinical leaders and service managers to co-design and support high-quality implementation of the MECSH program across diverse service contexts. The role includes extensive domestic and international travel and contributes to implementation research through strong stakeholder engagement, supervision, training and community-of-practice leadership. What Success Looks Like: Strong stakeholder relationships maintained with internal teams and external partners. Effective supervision of MECSH Local Implementation Network Consultants across Australia and internationally. High-quality program advice provided to licensed and prospective MECSH sites and practitioners. Co-designed implementation and training programs developed, delivered and maintained. Active leadership of a national and international MECSH community of practice. Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You Tertiary qualifications in nursing or an allied health discipline with extensive experience in child and family health. Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects in health service settings. Proven ability to develop and deliver training programs and provide reflective practice supervision at an advanced practice level. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with practitioners and health service management. Strong understanding of evidence-based program delivery, quality processes, and capacity to undertake extensive domestic and international travel. Travel Requirements This role requires regular domestic and international travel to support the implementation of the MECSH program across Australia and internationally. The successful candidate must be willing and able to undertake travel as required, including extended periods away from home, to deliver training, provide implementation support and foster relationships with MECSH partners and stakeholders. Benefits We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing. Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing. Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover. Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity. Application Details Position Enquiries: Direct to Lynn Kemp, Distinguished Professor in Nursing via Lynn.Kemp@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1068B.  Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 7 July 2026. Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application. How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position. Belonging at Western We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au. About Western This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful. Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western. For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.

Full-time, Ongoing position at HEW Level 9. Hawkesbury and Parramatta campus with flexible working arrangements. Salary: $137,681 – $147,032 per annum, plus 17% Super and Leave Loading. Lead complex workplace relations matters, enterprise bargaining and industrial negotiations across a large and diverse university. The Opportunity Workplace relations is at the heart of how we support our people and deliver on our strategic ambitions. This is an opportunity to take on a highly influential workplace relations role. As Lead Workplace Relations Partner, you will be the trusted specialist adviser on complex employee and industrial relations matters, partnering with leaders across the organisation to navigate sensitive issues, manage risk and achieve fair and practical outcomes. You will play a central role in enterprise bargaining, industrial negotiations and union engagement, representing the University's interests while building productive working relationships with employee representatives. From managing complex grievances, misconduct matters and workplace disputes through to facilitating mediations and resolving escalated employee relations issues, you will help shape outcomes that support both our people and the University. Working closely with senior leaders, legal stakeholders and external bodies, you will lead workplace investigations, provide expert advice on employment legislation and enterprise agreements, and represent the University in industrial proceedings, including matters before the Fair Work Commission. This role offers the opportunity to apply your workplace relations expertise across a broad range of challenging and high-impact matters in a dynamic and complex environment. What Success Looks Like: Deliver trusted and commercially sound advice on complex workplace and industrial relations matters. Successfully represent and support the University in enterprise bargaining, negotiations and industrial proceedings. Resolve escalated employee relations matters, disputes and grievances through effective mediation and stakeholder engagement. Conduct workplace investigations that uphold procedural fairness and meet legislative and organisational requirements. Strengthen leader capability through expert coaching, guidance and workplace relations support. Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You Relevant qualifications in Employment Relations, Human Resources, Law, Industrial Relations or a related discipline. Significant experience managing complex workplace and industrial relations matters within a large and complex organisation. Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, enterprise agreements and industrial instruments. Demonstrated ability to influence, coach and partner with senior leaders to achieve positive workplace relations outcomes. Well-developed investigation, negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills. Proven experience representing organisational interests in complex industrial relations matters, including enterprise bargaining, union engagement, dispute resolution processes and proceedings before the Fair Work Commission. Benefits We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing. Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing. Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover. Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity. Application Details Position Enquiries: Matthew Bond, Executive Director, Business Partnering and Workplace Relations via matthew.bond@westernsydney.edu.au. Please include the job reference code REF1565W. Closing Date: 11:59 pm, Monday 20 July 2026. Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application. How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position. Belonging at Western We are committed to substantive equality as outlined in our Equal Opportunity Policy. We actively encourage applications from Indigenous Australians, candidates of all gender identities and expressions, people of all abilities, and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For Reasonable Adjustments during the application process, please contact talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au. About Western This is your opportunity to be part of something bigger. By joining Western Sydney University, you become a valued member of our community. As our region changes, so too does our university. Western is boldly different, energetic, global, diverse, dynamic, and youthful. Our mission is to deliver student success, impactful research, and stronger communities. As part of our team, you will have a stake in shaping the future of education, broadening horizons, and changing lives. Making a difference starts at Western. For the latest please visit our website and LinkedIn.