The Students’ Representative Council (SRC) of the University of Sydney has 2 vacancies for Casework and Policy Officers:

1. One full time permanent position.
2. One full-time 12 month contract position.

About the organisation

The SRC is the representative body of all undergraduate students of the University, an independent organisation run by students, for students. The Council consists of elected student representatives, who in turn elect an executive council and departmental officers. Services provided by the SRC include casework advice and advocacy; interest-free financial and equipment loans to students; promotion and distribution of information relevant to students; publication of a weekly (semester-time) student newspaper and other student-targeted materials, and representation of students’ rights at campus and community levels. The SRC has a memorandum of understanding with the SRC Legal Service to provide students with legal advice. More detailed information about our services is available on our website.

About the role

The Casework & Policy Officer will be part of a dynamic team providing advice and advocacy to undergraduate students in a diverse range of areas, including academic and administrative processes, Centrelink issues and tenancy matters. They will also contribute to policy work and assist elected student representatives in their duties, including preparing for or attending committees and liaising with University and community stakeholders.

For information about the role responsibilities, application requirements and selection criteria, please review the Job Description.

Remuneration & Benefits

Salary: $93,204 p.a. plus 17% employer’s contribution to superannuation

Generous leave provisions and conditions as outlined in the Enterprise Agreement 2019.

The office is situated on the Darlington campus of the University.

If you have any enquiries relating to the position, please contact: Sharon Maher, Acting Casework and Policy Manager at [email protected] using the subject line: Casework and Policy Officers x2 enquiry via EthicalJobs.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 8 December 2022.

Please note that job applicants must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, Australian permanent resident or currently hold a visa with unrestricted work rights in Australia for the entire duration of the appointment.

A job description is attached.