• Manage the delivery of one of ACU's national Widening Participation Programs, Uni Step Up
• Work within ACU's Equity and Inclusion team to manage the planning, deliver and evaluation
• 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging, and generous leave provisions
• Full time continuing role in North Sydney, Strathfield, Brisbane or Melbourne
• Join a university ranked internationally in the top 2% for research excellence

About ACU:

At ACU we pride ourselves on offering a welcoming environment for everyone. At the same time, we are a university committed to standing for something clear. We stand up for people in need and causes that matter. Our Mission is at the heart of the University, and informs all our actions – integrating the dignity of the human person, the common good, and ethical and social justice considerations into student learning and teaching, research and service.

Australian Catholic University (ACU) is an inclusive community which welcomes students and staff of all beliefs. ACU has over 2,500 staff supporting more than 34,000 students across eight campuses - Ballarat, Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne, North Sydney, Strathfield, Blacktown and Rome.

ACU aspires to be a home for our staff, offer the care of a family and develop an academic and professional community. Whatever your faith or culture, and whether you are academic or professional staff, there are many opportunities both for learning and contributing at ACU.

As valued members of our community, all staff members are expected to have an understanding of ACU's mission and values and to demonstrate an active contribution to them.

About the role:

As the Manager, Uni Step-Up, your role is critical for delivery on one of the key elements of ACU Widening Participation Plan, pre-access program Uni Step Up and its online version Uni Step-Up Online. You'll be responsible for the planning and delivery of ACU's Uni Step-Up and Uni Step-Up Online programs nationally. The position is responsible for the national development and improvement of processes, planning, implementation, management and evaluation of Uni Step-Up and Uni Step-Up Online. This includes budgetary, staff and stakeholder management responsibilities, collaborating with staff, and developing and implementing activities resulting in student enrolments. You'll be required to deliver on Key Performance Indicators as set in the Equity and Inclusion Operational Plan within the allocated budget and timelines. You'll work in collaboration with faculties, directorates and external stakeholders and will coordinate the Equity and Inclusion teams nationally in the strategic development of robust and sustainable partnerships across sectors with relevant schools, TAFE, government departments and community organisations, in order to facilitate the expansion of the Uni Step-Up and Uni Step-Up Online program, with a particular focus on the recruitment of students from Low Socio-Economic Status backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students, and students from regional/remote Australia.

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Nicola Cull, Associate Director, Equity & Inclusion at: [email protected] using the subject line: Manager - Uni Step-Up enquiry via EthicalJobs.

What we offer:

• The University pursues an excellence agenda and offers an environment where staff are welcomed and safe, and valued through development, participation and involvement.
• Total remuneration valued to $130,436 - $145,816 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $110,220 - $123,227 (pro rata) pa (HEW 8), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
• 17% employer superannuation contributions to eligible continuing and fixed-term staff.
• Annual leave loading of an equivalent to 17.5% of four weeks' salary pro rata payable, dependent on your commencement date.
• As an ACU staff member, you will have access to generous benefits which include but not limited to: flexible work, study leave, a variety of leave provisions and salary packaging. Find out more information about the benefits or working at ACU here.

How to Apply:

Step 1: Review the Position Description and become familiar with Our Mission and the Application process

Step 2: Click the 'Apply Now' button, and populate your candidate application details, including your:

• Resume (maximum 5 pages).
• Responses to the Selection Criteria and Core Competencies in a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) or in the online Declaration and Criteria application page.
• Brief online responses to any pre-screening employment questions.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) and/or Working with Vulnerable People Check (WWVP) (ACT only).

Candidates must hold Australian work rights to apply for this position. For permanent/ continuing roles, applicants must have permanent work rights. For further information visit Immigration and Citizenship (homeaffairs.gov.au)

Acting in truth, ACU is dedicated to the dignity of the human person through equitable and respectful opportunities for everyone. ACU can offer support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process.

Your Privacy of personal information is maintained in accordance with ACU policy. For more details visit: www.acu.edu.au/careers.

ACU does not accept candidate applications submitted by external recruitment agencies through the ACU careers website.

For full position details, refer to the position description attached.