1. Multiple Western Sydney University Campuses Available
2. Remuneration: $68,908 to $71,648 p.a.
3. Full-Time, Fixed-Term Positions for 12-Months
Embark on a transformative 12-month journey with the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program at Western Sydney University — offering passionate Indigenous peoples an opportunity for on-the-job training and VET education at a modern, forward-thinking, research-led University!
4. Multiple positions available across various Western Sydney University campuses
5. $68,908 to $71,648 - includes 17% Super and Leave Loading
6. Benefit from 35-hour work week, Flex leave for Professional staff, professional growth opportunities and much more!
About the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program
The Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program offers on-the-job training and vocational education training (VET) to Indigenous peoples in Greater Western Sydney within a higher education organisation. Further information on the Ignite Indigenous Traineeship Program is available at
About the Role
This 12-month opportunity offers administration experience in a business environment alongside VET studies. This is full-time, fixed-term role with multiple positions available in 2024, distributed across various Schools, Divisions, and Institutes at Western Sydney University. Note that some roles may be shared among business units, requiring trainees to travel between campuses. The role includes:
7. Completing a Certificate III in Business Administration.
8. Providing service/administrative support.
9. Managing record keeping and filing systems.
10. Utilising computerised information systems.
11. Prioritising tasks to meet deadlines.
12. Collaborating with colleagues.
13. Building professional relations with stakeholders.
For further information about the role and campus locations, please refer to the Position Description.
About You
To be successful in this exciting role, you will need to meet the following criteria:
14. Identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
15. Completed year 9 level of schooling or equivalent.
16. Interest in general business administration duties.
17. Commitment to enrol and complete a 12-month Certificate III in Business (Administration) traineeship.
18. No prior completion of formal education or training resulting in a qualification.
Interview Date: Wednesday, 14th February 2024.
Remuneration Package: HEW Level 1 $68,908 to $71,648 (comprising salary of $58,228 to $60,543 p.a., plus Superannuation and Leave Loading)
Position Enquiries: Please contact Gabrielle Talbot-Mundine, Senior Coordinator, Indigenous Employment at
Recruitment Enquiries: Specific enquiries or issues with your application may be directed to the Recruitment Team at
Closing Date: 8:30pm on Sunday 4th February 2024.
This is an identified position and applicants must be an Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Islander person. Being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational qualification as authorised under Section 14(D) of the NSW Anti-Discrimination Act, 1977 NSW.
Please note, only those applications submitted via the WSU online recruitment system will be accepted.