Part-Time Project Officer, Disability & Digital Citizenship

Western Sydney University; Penrith City Council; Hybrid; AUD 98,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice for onsite parking

Novated motor vehicle leasing

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Onsite childcare

Job summary

Western Sydney University is seeking a Project Officer for Disability and Digital Citizenship at Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements. The role coordinates accessibility-focused project activities, governance, forums and fieldwork, providing secretariat support and documentation to ensure milestones and reporting are met.

You will engage researchers, partners and community stakeholders, manage communications, travel and events, and assist with budgeting, records and

Qualifications

• A research degree, relevant diploma with project coordination experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Experience working with people with disability or within the disability sector, with an understanding of accessibility requirements, supports and inclusive practices.
• Demonstrated project coordination, organisational and time-management skills, including the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• High-level digital literacy, including experience with Microsoft 365, databases, content management systems and relevant project-support technologies.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing reports, maintaining records and working with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities, governance arrangements, advisory groups, forums, workshops and fieldwork.
• Provide secretariat support, prepare documentation, maintain project records and assist milestones, reporting requirements and outcomes.
• Work with researchers, project partners, University staff, community organisations, accessibility providers and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate accessible communications, participant requirements, travel, events and research logistics to support inclusive participation.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, purchase orders and corporate card acquittals; guide Casual Research Assistants as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Organisational skills

Time-management

Digital literacy

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Research degree or diploma with project coordination experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Databases

Content management systems

Project-support technologies

Job description

Western Sydney University is seeking a Project Officer for Disability and Digital Citizenship at Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements. The role coordinates accessibility-focused project activities, governance, forums and fieldwork, providing secretariat support and documentation to ensure milestones and reporting are met.

You will engage researchers, partners and community stakeholders, manage communications, travel and events, and assist with budgeting, records and