Project Officer, Disability and Digital Citizenship

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Read More Our Campuses Our International Presence Joining Us Application Journey International Applicants Indigenous Employment Our Talent Community BROWSE JOBS Project Officer, Disability and Digital Citizenship Division Provost __jobinformationwidget.freetext.LocationText__ Parramatta, AU Contract Type Part-Time Job ID: REF1794J Apply Shortlist 0.4 FTE Part-time, Fixed-Term HEW Level 6 position until 1 May 2030. Parramatta South campus with flexible working arrangements. Salary: $97,693 – $104,713 + 17% Super & Leave Loading (Pro-rata). Coordinate accessible project activities and stakeholder engagement for research into disability and digital citizenship. The Opportunity You will support the delivery of the Australian Research Council Discovery Project, Disability and Digital Citizenship . The project investigates the participation of people with disability in the digital age and advances new understandings of digital citizenship. You will coordinate project activities, governance arrangements, advisory groups, forums, workshops and fieldwork. You will provide secretariat support, prepare documentation, maintain project records and help ensure milestones, reporting requirements and intended outcomes are achieved. You will work with researchers, project partners, University staff, community organisations, accessibility providers and other stakeholders. You will coordinate accessible communications, participant requirements, travel, events and research logistics to support inclusive participation. You will also contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, purchase orders and corporate card acquittals in line with University requirements. Where required, you will provide day-to-day guidance and coordination to Casual Research Assistants supporting project activities. What Success Looks Like: Project activities, governance arrangements and reporting are coordinated to agreed milestones. Forums, workshops and fieldwork are delivered with appropriate accessibility supports. Researchers, partners and community stakeholders are engaged through clear and timely communication. Project documentation, records and financial processes are accurate and well maintained. Accessible project communications and information resources are coordinated across approved channels. Please refer to the Position Description for full details. About You 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. 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 Terence Fairclough, Institute Manager via T.Fairclough@westernsydney.edu.au ., or Professor Gerard Goggin, Lead Researcher via G.Goggin@westernsydney.edu.au . Please include the job reference code REF1794J . Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 7 October 2026. Working Rights: You must provide evidence of full-time working rights in Australia at application. How to Apply: Applications must be submitted via the University’s online recruitment system. To be considered please include : -  An updated resume; -  A cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your suitability for the position; and -  Any examples of your work you would like to share with the selection committee. 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• You will support the delivery of the Australian Research Council Discovery Project, Disability and Digital Citizenship . The project investigates the participation of people with disability in the digital age and advances new understandings of digital citizenship.
• You will coordinate project activities, governance arrangements, advisory groups, forums, workshops and fieldwork. You will provide secretariat support, prepare documentation, maintain project records and help ensure milestones, reporting requirements and intended outcomes are achieved.
• You will work with researchers, project partners, University staff, community organisations, accessibility providers and other stakeholders. You will coordinate accessible communications, participant requirements, travel, events and research logistics to support inclusive participation.
• You will also contribute to budgeting, financial reporting, purchase orders and corporate card acquittals in line with University requirements. Where required, you will provide day-to-day guidance and coordination to Casual Research Assistants supporting project activities.

• 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.
• 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.

• 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.