Student Equity Engagement Officer Schools
Student Equity Engagement Officer Schools
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Job Description
Employment Type: Permanent
Remuneration: $110K to $119K (depending on experience) 17 superannuation
Location: Kensington UNSW Campus
Why Your Role Matters
The UNSW Division of Societal Impact Equity and Engagement (SIEE) leads UNSWs efforts to make a positive and lasting impact on society promoting equity and social justice and driving engagement activities which enhance UNSWs reputation as a key contributor to society through its research teaching and community engagement.
The role is responsible for building positive relationships with key school contacts and confidently communicating the value and purpose to ensure effective engagement with schools and students in the inschool online and oncampus pretertiary educational outreach program designed by Student Equity. The role works collaboratively with the Students as Partners and Learning Experiences work areas to assist with training and feedback for University Ambassadors and inschool workshop content.
To find out more about our student equity initiatives visit this page: role reports to the Engagement lead and has no direct reports.
More about the role
The purpose of the role is to ensure the effective engagement of students and schools in the widening access program.
In this role youll be managing relationships with 25 to 30 schools in metropolitan Sydney as well as a regional NSW school portfolio. The successful person will be providing scheduling coordination and communication with the schools to meet necessary ongoing deadlines and key performance indicators of the different programs. Because of the nature of the role there will be regular travelling involved there will be minimal use of your own car we use GoGet rentals).
The role wont involve any teaching or facilitation of workshops in front of students this is done by our UNSW ambassadors; part of this role however will be to assess the progress and performance of those ambassadors.
In addition you will also participate in the development of action research and program evaluation and support the collation of data and reporting. You can read more about the responsibilities in the job description attached to the job ad on our USNW official careers page).
Who You Are
We are looking for someone who is passionate about equity who is aligned with UNSWs vision and comes with:
Experience within the school system ideally. This role could suit a schoolteacher or a school careers counsellor with excellent project management and coordination skills. Applicants from the Tertiary and Community/NGO sectors also encouraged to apply
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the Australian school and University systems and contextual issues for schools and students from low SES backgrounds
Excellent stakeholder management and written and verbal communication skills to ensure positive student and school engagement in the program
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with a wide variety of people
Demonstrated ability to independently plan schedule and manage projects within set timeframes and allocated resources
Demonstrated high level organisational administrative skills and high attention to details
Demonstrated ability to show initiative solve problems and contribute to the development of evidence informed strategies for the work area
Previous experience evaluating students progress would be advantageous but not essential
A full drivers licence and the ability and willingness to work outside of normal working hours and work at locations across Sydney and NSW with potential travel
A valid Work with Children Check
We expect the successful candidate to work three days on campus (or on the road depending on the activity) with the option to work two days from home.
Candidates will need to have ongoing working rights this role is not available for sponsorship.
Benefits and Culture:People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world. Our benefits include:
Access to up to 17 Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over the end of the year period
Discounts and entitlements (retail education fitness)
Recruitment process: Please submit your resume as well as a cover letter that addresses the selection criteria (in the who you are section). You will also be asked a couple of additional questions in the application form.
You can send via the Apply Now button. A copy of the Position Description can be found on.
Applications close:27 April 2025 at 7PM
Applications cannot be accepted if sent directly to the contact listed
UNSW is committed to equity diversity and inclusion. Applications from women people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds those living with disabilities members of the LGBTIQ community; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability and access to flexible work options for eligible staff. The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
