Ref 4001/24 Project Officer, Urban Rivers, Sustainability Education & PartnershipsAbout 1 month ago, from University of Western Sydney
Western Sydney University Internal Applicants OnlyRemuneration: $42,943 to $46,029 p.a.
(Pro-rata rates) including Super & Leave LoadingPart-time 0.4 FTE – 14 hours per week, Fixed term position for 3 years based at Hawkesbury campusTo be eligible to apply for this position you must be employed by Western Sydney University on an ongoing, fixed term or casual basis at the time of this advertisement. About Sustainability Education & Partnerships
The Sustainability Education and Partnerships team is part of the Division of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President, Education.
The team is responsible for supporting the education mission of the University to develop citizens (students and broader community) for a sustainable future, and championing collaboration, community engagement and empowerment around sustainability priorities.
They are also responsible for institutional sustainability reporting and strategy implementation to deliver on the University's commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development 2030 Agenda.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our small and passionate Sustainability Education and Partnerships team to support us in delivering our $1 Million Urban Rivers and Catchment Program, funded by the Australian Government and supported by the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, entitled "Resilient Rivers for Resilient Hawkesbury Platypus Populations".
About the Role:
The Project Officer, Urban Rivers, will work with the Sustainability Education and Partnerships (SEP) team to successfully support the implementation of the Resilient Rivers for Resilient Hawkesbury Platypus Populations (RRRPP Project).
This role will provide administrative support for the project and the SEP team to effectively meet project milestones and compliance requirements as they relate to the RRRPP Project Work Plan over the next three years.
This will be achieved by providing administrative, financial, and logistical project support, in consultation with members of the SEP team.
In addition, the role will involve coordination of stakeholder relationships including related committee and working group support, organization of engagement events and educational outreach, and supporting project reporting, profiling, and evaluation.
About You
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in managing financial processes within project scopes, including budget monitoring and coordinating quotes and invoices as per policy, exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills with a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
High-level computer literacy is required, with proficiency in MS Office, desktop publishing, Excel, digital project management tools, and web research.
The candidate must also have the ability to collate, analyze, and synthesize information from various sources into comprehensive reports for diverse stakeholders, such as government bodies and executive leadership.
Additionally, demonstrated problem-solving skills, a history of using initiative and independent judgment in complex environments, and excellent organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines are crucial.
Applicants should be aware that this role will be based at Hawkesbury Campus; however, as Western Sydney University is a multi-campus university, travel to other campuses may be required when operational needs arise.
Therefore, you are required to have a current driver's license.
If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you!
Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the screening questions in your application.
Please review the position description for further information.
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 6 $42,943 to $46,029 p.a.
(comprising Salary of $36,287 to $39,895 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Note - the above salary range is 0.4 FTE of the full-time equivalent rate.
Position Enquiries: Please contact Britt Vermeulen, Sustainability Program Manager via email at ******
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at **********
Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Monday 23 September 2024
Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility
You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at the time of application.
Note - Only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.
Western Sydney University is committed to diversity and social inclusion.
Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ, and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are encouraged.
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