Employment Type: Part Time, 14 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term; 12 months
Remuneration: $88,717 pro rata + 17% Super + Annual Leave Loading
Location: Kensington, New South Wales
Workdays: On campus; Monday 7 hours, Thursday morning 3.5 hours & Friday morning 3.5 hours
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Candidates must hold unrestricted work rights to be considered for this position.
National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, established at UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, is a significant national initiative dedicated to improving the health of people with intellectual disability. The Centre plays a pivotal role in advancing healthcare by bringing together leading experts, resources, and research to inform best practice, drive innovation, and support equitable access to quality health services.
Why this role matters:
The Lived Experience Workplace Support Officer will offer vital support to employees with lived experience of intellectual disability, helping them achieve their work goals and actively contribute to their teams. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team at the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health, focused on empowering health care and disability professionals to address the health care needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
The role reports to Senior Research Fellow and has no direct reports.
Skills Required:
- Relevant qualification with subsequent relevant experience in educating or supporting people with lived experience of intellectual disability, including people with complex support needs, in a workplace environment.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills, including experience in providing mentoring to people with emotional and support needs.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain clear professional boundaries while building respectful and supportive relationships with people with lived experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive teamwork and the ability to build respectful, trusting relationships with all members of the research team.
- An interest in learning about inclusive research practices and a willingness to develop skills in inclusive research support.
- Well-developed written and verbal communication skills, including with people who experience communication impairment and have emotional support needs.
- Ability to make sound judgements and work both independently and as part of a team.
- Advanced time management, organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to meet deadlines.
- Highly proficient computer literacy with excellent skills in Microsoft Office Applications.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Pre-employment Checks Required:
- NSW Working with Children Check or the willingness to obtain one
- Criminal Records Check
Benefits and Culture:
UNSW offer a competitive salary and access to a plethora of UNSW-perks including:
- 17% Superannuation and leave loading
- Additional 3 days of leave over the Christmas Period
- Access to lifelong learning and career development
- Progressive HR practices
More information on the great staff benefits and culture can be found here.
How to apply
Please click Apply now to submit your application online. Applications submitted via email will not be accepted.
Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills and Experience in the position description) and interest in the role. To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 7th September before 11:30 pm
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
