Program Lead Student as Partners

• Remuneration:$113926-$% super(level7)

• Location: Kensington UNSW Campus(hybrid)

Why Your Role Matters

At UNSW we are committed to creating meaningful social impact through educationequityand community engagement. As the Students as Partners Program Lead you will play a key role in advancing this mission by designing and delivering a dynamic program that empowers university students to inspire and support high school studentsparticularly those underrepresented in higher education.

You will lead the end-to-end delivery of the Students as Partners Program shaping how student ambassadors are recruitedtrainedand supported to deliver engaging high-qualitystudentoutreach experiences. As relatable role models these ambassadors share their stories and help high school students build confidence and better understand their pathways to university.

In this role you will:

• Lead and support a cohort of approximately 180 University Ambassadors including contributing to recruitmentand providing ongoing coaching and guidance (this is not a day-to-day supervisory role)

• Designdeliverand refineengaging training programs learning experiences and program initiatives

• Collaborate across teams to ensure seamless program delivery and effective scheduling

• Use data feedback and best practice to continuously improve program outcomes and impact

• Contribute to innovative student-ledand co-designed initiatives across the university

Reporting to the Head of Educational Outreach and Pathways you will manage one direct report and playa central rolein strengthening UNSWs outreach and engagement through a high-impact student-led program.

About You

You are student-centred andcouldbring experience from a range of backgroundsincludingeducation workforce development communityengagementorprogram deliveryinnot-for-profit sector. We welcome diverse career pathways and value the different perspectives they bring to this role.

You have a solid foundation in facilitation peerlearningand training design and are confident building andmaintainingeffective relationships with a wide range of would also like you to bring:

• Experience managingstudent ambassadorsvolunteersoreducational outreachprograms and delivering training or learning initiatives

• Strong program facilitation skills with an understanding of peer-to-peer learning student mentoring and co-delivery approaches that centre lived experience

• Excellentwritten and verbalcommunication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences and present with confidence

• Proven ability to build positive relationships with studentsstaffand external partners

• Well-developed organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to change

• A proactive solutions-focused mindset and a genuine passion for equity and access to education

You are adaptablecollaborativeand motivated by making a will occasionally be travellingacross Sydney and NSW (a drivers licence is desirable but not essential).The teamgenerally worksfrom home 2 days a week.

This role is a parental leave cover until July 2027.Candidates will need to havevalidworking right a valid WWCC and Police Check.

Recruitment process: Pleasesubmityour resumeand a cover lettertelling us why you are interested and addressing the About You section of this job ad.

Applications close:30 April 11.55PM

Get in Touch (for job related queries only applications will not be accepted if sent to the contact listed):Anne de Voronine

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 toproceedwith any appointment.

Pre-Employment Checks
Aligned with UNSWs focus on cultivating a workplace defined by safety ethicalconduct and strong integrity preferred candidates willbe requiredtoparticipatein a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for.

These pre-employment checks may include a combination of some of the following checks: -

• National and International Criminal history checks

• Entitlement to work and ID checks

• Working With Children Checks

• Completion of a Gender-Based Violence Prevention Declaration

• Verification of relevant qualifications

• Verification of relevant professional membership

• Employment history and reference checks

• Financial responsibilityassessments/checks.

• Medical Checks and Assessments

Compliance with the necessary combination of these checks is a condition of employment at UNSW.