Engagement Assistant - Faculty of ECS

• Full-time, ongoing position at HEW Level 4
• Located at Western's Parramatta South, Hawkesbury or Campbeltown Campus, with flexible working arrangements
• Salary: $77,982 to $83,022 per annum, plus 17 percent Super and Leave Loading

Help deliver partnerships, events and engagement that strengthen Western’s connection with its communities.

The Opportunity
Are you energised by building connections, supporting meaningful partnerships and creating standout engagement experiences? Join the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Science as an Engagement Assistant, where each day brings new opportunities to collaborate, coordinate and contribute to the vibrant community that defines Western Sydney University.

Working closely with the Student and Learning Support Manager and Engagement Officers, you will support high impact engagement initiatives across the Faculty. From coordinating industry events to supporting school outreach and partnership activities, you will play an important part in bringing the Faculty’s engagement strategy to life. You will play an important role in supporting programs that build relationships with industry, schools, academic partners and community organisations.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys relationship building, event coordination and working collaboratively across multiple Schools. No two days will be the same, and you will directly support the Faculty’s broader engagement goals.

What Success Looks Like

• Supporting stakeholder relationship development through events, communication and coordination.
• Maintaining accurate stakeholder information and records.
• Providing logistical and administrative support to Faculty and School-based engagement activities.
• Coordinating internship, mentoring and scholarship opportunities with external partners.
• Assisting with delegation visits, workshops and on-campus school engagement experiences.

Please refer to the Position Description for full details.

About You

• Tertiary qualifications and or relevant experience — education sector experience is a bonus!
• Strong competency in Microsoft Office, Adobe and related platforms.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Strong relationship building capability and collaborative working approach.
• Proven solutions-focused mindset with sound analytical skills.
• Flexibility to support occasional after-hours events.
• Holding a current, valid driver licence and being willing and able to travel across campuses regularly.

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 Kim Longhurst, Student & Learning Support Manager, via [email protected]. Please include the job reference code REF1055G in your email.
• Closing Date: 11:59pm,Wednesday, 18th March 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of your working rights in Australia at time of 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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