Jobs at Western Sydney University

Provide specialist trauma-informed counselling, crisis intervention and case management for students affected by gender-based violence and complex mental health concerns. Conduct psychosocial and risk assessments, develop safety plans, coordinate with internal and external services, deliver training and prevention programs, and contribute to trauma-informed policy and service improvements.

Lead the design and implementation of an enterprise AI governance model, establishing frameworks, policies and controls. Provide expert advice on AI risk, compliance and responsible AI practices, engage stakeholders across privacy, legal, cyber and IT, and lead risk and assurance activities to embed governance across AI lifecycle processes.

Lead financial management, reporting and contract administration for a bushfire and natural hazards research centre. Coordinate quarterly, annual and final reports, liaise with researchers and external partners, ensure compliance with funding rules, and provide administrative and financial guidance to support centre operations.

Design, develop and deliver workplace learning and capability initiatives across the university. Partner with leaders and SMEs to diagnose gaps, co-design solutions, use digital and AI-enabled tools, facilitate programs, and evaluate impact through data and feedback to improve learning and leadership capability.

Lead change and adoption for a portfolio of critical cybersecurity initiatives. Conduct impact assessments and stakeholder mapping, design and deliver change, communication and training plans, support sponsors and senior leaders, develop change frameworks and toolkits, and manage a small team to ensure adoption and program benefit realization.

Manage planning and delivery of student placements, coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, maintain provider agreements, support students and staff with compliance and administration, monitor placement progress, maintain records and reporting, and contribute to continuous improvement of placement processes.

Lead major gift fundraising by developing donor-centred strategies, managing a portfolio of major donors and prospects, preparing proposals and cases for support, advising senior leaders for donor engagement, and strengthening portfolio management, stewardship, CRM discipline and reporting to grow philanthropic income.

Manage and validate payroll operations to ensure accurate, compliant and audit-ready pay outcomes. Perform reconciliations, variance analysis, compliance reporting, superannuation and tax reporting, support audits, process complex terminations and backpays, and advise on payroll governance, policies and procedure improvements.

Provide high-level executive and administrative support to senior leaders, including diary and travel management, correspondence, expense processing, reports and presentations, committee secretariat (agendas, papers, minutes), events coordination, records and governance management, and stakeholder engagement, operating in a fast-paced university environment with confidentiality and strong organisational skills.

Provide technical support for horticulture teaching and research: prepare practical classes, maintain and calibrate equipment, manage consumables, ensure safety and compliance, support procurement and documentation.

Lead planning and delivery of market-specific international marketing strategies to drive offshore student recruitment. Manage integrated campaigns across digital, content, events and partner channels, set priorities and investment, optimise performance using market insights and data, and engage internal and external stakeholders to align brand and recruitment outcomes.

Lead finance, operations and governance for the student union. Provide strategic financial leadership, budgeting, forecasting, reporting and audit oversight. Act as Company Secretary supporting Board and committees. Oversee administration, procurement, facilities, policy, risk and compliance to ensure organisational sustainability and strong stakeholder relationships.

Support journalism and media research projects in the Global South by conducting literature reviews, data collection and basic analysis, preparing research materials, and providing end-to-end research and financial administration for pre- and post-award activities, budgeting, reporting, stakeholder engagement, and grant support.

Lead enterprise AI strategy, governance and delivery across teaching, research and operations. Drive responsible AI adoption, build organisational capability, prioritise use cases, and deliver scalable secure AI solutions with measurable benefits.

Coordinate and monitor Work Integrated Learning (WIL) projects and student placements across the Faculty. Support planning, placement administration, stakeholder engagement and data analysis to deliver projects on time, within budget and compliant with policy. Produce reports, maintain records, and build industry/community partnerships to enhance student experience.

Manage a portfolio of trust, foundation and grant prospects to secure philanthropic funding for students, research and capital projects. Develop cultivation and solicitation plans, prepare high-quality proposals and briefings, conduct prospect research, record donor data in Raiser's Edge, and support senior staff and Deans in donor meetings and stewardship activities.

Provide high-level administrative and operational support for teaching delivery: coordinate timetabling and class allocations, ensure policy compliance and quality assurance, support academic staff, analyse data to inform planning, manage workloads, and contribute to continuous improvement to enhance student experience.

Lead specialist advising on complex workplace and industrial relations matters, enterprise bargaining, union engagement and disputes. Manage investigations, mediations and proceedings before the Fair Work Commission, coach senior leaders, and deliver fair, legally compliant outcomes across a large university.

Lead teaching, curriculum innovation and student success across law programs; maintain an established research profile, secure funding, supervise HDR candidates, mentor colleagues, contribute to governance, and build partnerships with industry, government and community to advance the School's mission.

Lead and teach Indigenous Education within initial teacher education and postgraduate programs, drive curriculum innovation, supervise HDR and Honours students, publish and attract research grants, mentor colleagues, build partnerships with schools and communities, and contribute to governance and Indigenous student success across the School and University.