"Chief Executive Officer – Western Sydney University Student Union"

Chief Executive Officer – Western Sydney University Student Union

• Full-time

Job Description

• Full-time, 5 Years Fixed-Term position.
• Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Competitive Senior level salary plus 17% Super and Leave Loading.

Lead a student‑centred organisation committed to representation, community, and long‑term impact.

The Opportunity

As the Chief Executive Officer of the Western Sydney University Student Union, you will provide strategic leadership that empowers students, strengthens organisational capability, and advances WSUSU’s mission to support a vibrant, inclusive student community. Working in partnership with the WSUSU Board, you will guide the organisation through ongoing growth, innovation, and sector change, ensuring that student voice sits at the centre of all programs and decisions.

You will lead high‑quality governance, financial sustainability, and organisational performance by overseeing reporting, compliance, risk management, and strategic planning. A key part of your role will be building a positive culture grounded in WSUSU’s values, enabling staff, volunteers, and student leaders to deliver outstanding services, advocacy, and engagement opportunities for the diverse student community.

In this position, you will represent WSUSU as a trusted leader across the University, government, community partners, and the broader public. You will cultivate strong relationships and champion the Union’s role as an independent, student‑centred organisation that evolves in response to student needs, emerging opportunities, and sector trends.

What Success Looks Like:

• Deliver strong governance outcomes through timely, high‑quality advice and reporting to the WSUSU Board and subcommittees.
• Ensure long‑term financial sustainability by overseeing budgets, resource allocation, and strategic financial planning.
• Lead a positive organisational culture that supports staff capability, wellbeing, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen student engagement, partnerships, and WSUSU’s reputation across the University and wider community.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline, such as business, law, social sciences or equivalent, with a Bachelor degree or higher.
• Demonstrated senior‑level leadership experience within a complex, values‑driven organisation.
• Proven capability in governance, financial management, regulatory compliance, and strategic planning.
• Strong ability to lead and develop diverse teams, fostering an inclusive and student‑focused culture.
• Highly developed stakeholder engagement skills with experience partnering across boards, students, and external bodies.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Beyond a rewarding career, we offer a suite of benefits designed to support your physical, financial, and family wellbeing:

• Fitness Passport: Access hundreds of gyms and pools across the state.
• Onsite Childcare: Convenient facilities with exclusive staff discounts and salary packaging options.
• Financial Benefits: Salary sacrifice options for onsite parking and novated motor vehicle leasing,
• Holistic Support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) along with discounted retail and private health cover.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Alphia Possamai-Inesedy, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Student Success via [[email protected]]. Please include the job reference code REF781P. 
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 18 February 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.

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 [[email protected]].

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.

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