"Ref 3724/24 Lead Learning Advisor, MESH, Office of the PVC Learning and Teaching"

Full-Time, Ongoing position 

Parramatta South Campus

About Western

Western Sydney University is a modern, forward-thinking, research-led university, located at the heart of Australia’s fastest-growing and economically significant region, Western Sydney. Boasting 11 campuses in Sydney and campuses in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Surabaya, Indonesia – and more than 200,000 alumni, 50,000 students and 3,500 staff, the University has 12 Schools with an array of well-designed programs and degrees carefully structured to meet the demands of future industry. 

About the role

Western Sydney University is looking for a passionate maths educator to lead its award-winning, cross-disciplinary Mathematics Education Support Hub (MESH) team.

Maths skills are crucial across a range of disciplines, including STEM, business, and health care disciplines across multiple Schools at Western, and we need a candidate who can lead the MESH team to support numeracy and mathematical literacy at Western.

You will have the opportunity to support students directly through workshops and consultations, as well as work with teaching staff on initiatives to strengthen numeracy and maths skills across diverse student cohorts. This position also involves identifying strategies for improving curriculum and assessment and delivery to support the mathematical literacy needs of students.

The MESH team is located in the Division of Education, which provides strategic direction to the University and educational support to Schools. As the Lead Learning Advisor, you will supervisor a team of 4 Learning Advisors and work closely with Divisional and School leaders to develop and deliver the strategies, initiatives and programs needed to enhance student engagement and support across the University.

About You

You will possess postgraduate qualifications or be progressing towards them, with extensive experience in mathematics or numeracy education, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training in a teaching environment, have demonstrate the capacity to design, organise, and deliver academic workshops in mathematics, statistics, and numeracy, and develop resources for both face-to-face and online delivery, familiarity with effective teaching resources and strategies for supporting students from diverse socio-cultural and language backgrounds is essential and have proven ability to manage and lead a team of staff, providing direction and support.

This is position is an important of Western’s co-curricular offerings and is critical to setting students up for success.

This is a full-time, ongoing position based at Parramatta South Campus with regular travel between campus a requirement of the position.

Culture 

Western Sydney University highly values equity and inclusiveness. We have a proud history of doing so and consider this an important part of our social and civic responsibilities as a University. We strive to contribute to tackling inequalities and promoting wellbeing within our own institution, the Greater Western Sydney region, nationally and internationally. If you share our passion for creating a more equitable and inclusive world, and if you are ready to contribute to meaningful change, join us in our mission to promote equity, inclusiveness, and wellbeing. 

What We Offer in Return

At Western Sydney University, we deeply value our staff and recognise their invaluable contributions that drive our mission and uphold our values. In return for your dedication, we offer:

• 35 hour work week
• 17% super contributions
• Work from home up to 2 days per week 

If this sounds like an opportunity for you, we want to hear from you! Apply now ensuring you carefully address each of the selection criteria in your application. Please review the position description for further information.

Remuneration Package: HEW Level 8 $130,740 to $145,135 p.a. (comprising Salary of $110,477 to $122,641 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)

Position Enquiries: Professor Brian Stout, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Learning and Teaching via email - pvc-lt@westernsydney.edu.au

Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at recruitmentpartnerships@westernsydney.edu.au

Closing Date: 8:30 pm on Sunday 25 August 2024

Working Rights in Australia - Eligibility 

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For an ongoing/continuing position, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or an Australian Permanent Resident and provide evidence at time of application. 

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