Job Description

• 0.8 FTE Part-time, 2 years Fixed-Term position at HEW Level 5.
• Hawkesbury campus with flexible working arrangements.
• Salary: $85,778 – $97,006 plus 17% Super (Pro-rata).

Coordinate education programs that support smart and sustainable horticulture research training.

The Opportunity

In this role, you will provide planning, scheduling and operational support for training and education programs within the ARC Training Centre for Smart & Sustainable Horticulture. The Centre is funded by the Australian Research Council under the Industrial Transformation Training Centre program and will run from 2025 to 2030.

You will work with the Centre Director, Centre Manager and Centre Research & Training Committee to develop the Centre’s Training and Education Plan. You will also coordinate education materials and resources that support the Centre’s training goals across academic, student, industry and school-based audiences.

You will organise symposia, masterclasses, workshops and stakeholder meetings linked to education and training. You will gather communications content from academic staff and Centre participants, manage online and website materials, and support reporting to Centre committees and funding agencies.

You will build effective working relationships with Centre academics, students, industry stakeholders and members of the public. You will also support HDR student wellbeing and help develop learning communities for industry partners, horticulture professionals and high school teachers using the Centre’s educational resources.

What Success Looks Like:

• Coordinate a practical Training and Education Plan aligned to Centre goals.
• Develop and maintain education materials and resources for varied audiences.
• Deliver well-organised training events, workshops and stakeholder meetings.
• Support effective reporting, governance and secretariat processes.
• Build positive stakeholder relationships across the Centre and University.

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About You

• A graduate degree with experience in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience, education, training or science communication.
• Experience developing training and education programs, materials and resources for a range of audiences.
• Experience organising and delivering education and training events online and in person, live and on demand.
• Highly developed interpersonal, communication and customer service skills, with the ability to maintain positive relationships.
• Strong organisational, time and workload management skills, with experience supporting multiple concurrent projects.

Benefits

We invest in the people who make our mission possible. Alongside a rewarding career, we offer a range of benefits designed to support your financial, personal and family wellbeing.

• Financial benefits: Access to staff-only products and offers with selected banking partners, salary sacrifice options for onsite parking, and novated motor vehicle leasing.
• Health and wellbeing support: Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP), complimentary annual flu vaccination, eligibility for Fitness Passport membership, and access to discounted private health cover.
• Onsite childcare: Long day care and early learning services operate at our Campbelltown, Hawkesbury, Parramatta, and Penrith campuses. Staff may be eligible for discounted fees and salary packaging, with places subject to centre capacity.

Application Details

• Position Enquiries: Direct to Professor Oula Ghannoum, Professor via O.Ghannoum@westernsydney.edu.au Please include the job reference code REF1723V
• Closing Date: 11:59pm, Tuesday 8 September 2026.
• Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application.
• How to Apply: Please note that only applications submitted via the University’s online recruitment system will be considered. As part of your online application, you will be asked to respond to screening questions addressing the key qualifications, experiences and skills required for this position.

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 talentacquisitionteam@westernsydney.edu.au

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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