Salary: $100,780 per annum including Super and Leave Loading
Employment Type: Full-Time Fixed-Term Position until 31 December 2024
Location: Nirimba (Blacktown) Campus, NSW
Requirements: NSW Working with Children Check Clearance

About Us:
We are a passionate and vibrant educational institution dedicated to transforming the lives of our students. Our aim is to provide greater equity and access to tertiary education. We offer various programs including English Language Programs, University Undergraduate Preparation Programs, Diploma Programs, and continuing professional development programs.

About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced professional for the role of Student Success Coach. This position involves providing individual and group coaching to a specific group of students, offering pastoral support, academic guidance, and career advice. The Student Success Coach will monitor student progress and serve as the main point of contact for all College-related matters concerning the assigned student cohort. Additionally, the role requires collaborating with teaching staff and other stakeholders to resolve complex student issues. The Student Success Coach will also support the engagement of students at risk and those progressing well, in order to foster a sense of belonging within the campus community. This is a full-time fixed-term position based at the Nirimba (Blacktown) Campus until 31 December 2024, with potential travel to other University campuses. Please refer to the position description for further details.

About You:
The ideal candidate will have a relevant undergraduate degree or equivalent education/training. Furthermore, knowledge of coaching and mentoring techniques and a good understanding of the challenges faced by students from different backgrounds is essential. The ability to develop effective solutions is also required.

If this opportunity aligns with your skills and interests, we encourage you to apply. Please address each of the selection criteria in your application.

Working with Children Check:
Since we cater to students under the age of 18, a NSW Working with Children Check Clearance is mandatory.

Benefits:
We highly value the contributions made by our staff and recognize the role they play in achieving our mission and upholding our values. In return, we offer a 35-hour work week with flexibility options, 12% super contributions, and professional development opportunities. This position falls under the Remuneration Package: Professional Staff Level 6, with an annual salary of $100,780, comprising a salary of $88,655 plus superannuation and leave loading, as per the College Enterprise Agreement.

Position Enquiries:
For specific inquiries about the role, please contact Lucinda Barlow, Manager, Engagement and Evaluation (Transformation Project), via email at [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:
For any application-related queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected]

Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted by 8:30pm on Monday, 10 June 2024.

How to Apply:
To submit your application, please use the following link to access Western Sydney University’s website: [link]

Working Rights in Australia – Eligibility:
Please provide evidence of your full-time working rights in Australia at the time of application. Note that only applications submitted through the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted