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Job No: APTAV102360#008

  • Ensure the timely and effective delivery of ACU's community-engaged learning program and a range of community engagement and mission-related projects
  • Part time (.8FTE) fixed term (12 months) HEW7 position based at our Brisbane campus

About ACU Engagement:

As a Catholic university, ACU is a university of service. Inspired by our mission, we stand up for people in need and causes that matter. Because of this we are proud to be a sector leader in community engagement. ACU Engagement is responsible for the development and implementation of ACU's Community Engagement Strategy that includes integration of community engagement into ACU's teaching and learning, research, and outreach across all Faculties and organisational units; contribution and expansion of community stakeholder relationships; and, broadening and deepening community engagement as a defining representation of the University's mission. ACU Engagement collaborates with Campus Ministry, Faculties, Research Institutes and other operational units in order to achieve enhanced opportunities for our staff and students to experience community engagement that is both academically rich and exemplifies the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. ACU Engagement also works to provide opportunities for ACU staff, students, and affiliates to contribute to their community in a manner that meets their skills, capabilities, and capacity; and to provide opportunities for our partner organisations to access the skills and resources of ACU to achieve goals that are mutually beneficial and in accord with our mission.

About the role:

As the Senior Community Engagement Officer, you will work closely with the Manager, Community-Engaged Learning to ensure the timely and effective delivery of ACU's community-engaged learning program and a range of community engagement and mission-related projects.

More specifically the role entails:

  • Providing operational support to the Manager, Community-Engaged Learning, and the Associate Director on matters related to ACU's community-engaged learning program
  • Developing and implementing a strategy for the maintenance and growth of the assigned key area(s) of national responsibility
  • Developing and maintaining local and national partnerships that support community-engaged learning at ACU
  • Coordinating communication and logistics activities and projects across various campuses
  • Leading the design and development of identified community engagement projects where appropriate
  • Designing and delivering community engagement resources and materials including presentations, workshops and other training for ACU staff to promote activities and initiatives driven by ACU Engagement
  • Managing successful working relationships with key team members and stakeholders across all ACU campuses, faculties and units to promote a collaborative environment for community engagement objectives and initiatives
  • Exercising high-level communication skills in liaising with community partners and other external stakeholders

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Jen Azordegan: Manager, Community-Engaged Learning - ACU Engagement at: Jennifer.Azordegan@acu.edu.au

What we offer:

  • The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
  • Total remuneration valued to $113,340 - $122,616 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $95,774 - $103,612 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
  • 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
  • Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
  • As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: Staff Rewards; a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'View Position Description and Apply' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

  • resume (maximum 5 pages).
  • responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
  • brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship(homeaffairs.gov.au)

Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.

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Applications close: 04-JUN-2023 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.