• Full time (5 days per week, 38 hours)
• Location – University of Sydney, Camperdown
• On-site
• Competitive salary with not-for-profit salary packaging benefits

About the role

• Coordinate the day to day tasks associated with the operation of uni 2 beyond, with support and guidance
• Promotion and recruitment of students and provide ongoing transition support in to the Program and University life
• Support students’ goal settings and to participate and contribute to a variety of learning and campus activities, events, clubs etc with their peers to benefit from all aspects of university life
• Recruit, train and support mentors, including rostering, managing mentor volunteers and facilitating relationships with students
• Liaising and providing support to university staff, in particular lecturing staff to support student learning and engagement
• Organise and monitor student NDIS Service Agreements; monitor and maintain NDIS compliance; organise appropriate invoicing and maintain accurate records
• Maintain uni 2 beyond social media pages and information on CDS website and promote inclusive practices of the university
• Working collaboratively with faculty professional staff and key stakeholders to support implementation of the University’s diversity, inclusion and equity plan
• Organise and contribute to grant and funding proposal as well as coordinate fundraising events
• This role is offered as a full-time, 12 month parental leave replacement
• The role is on-site as the Program Coordinator needs to be on campus to support students. WFH days can be negotiated depending on the needs of the program.

Essential criteria

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Health, Social Science/Disability or equivalent
• Working with Children Check and NDIS Worker Check, or willingness to obtain
• Minimum 12 months’ experience in working and supporting people with intellectual disability
• Experience working in community development and/or inclusion
• Experience with project management and coordination
• Experience of the higher education sector

About the uni 2 beyond program

uni 2 beyond is an award-winning social inclusion initiative run by CDS which supports participants with intellectual disabilities to take part in university life as audit (non-enrolled) students at the University of Sydney. More information is available: https://cds.org.au/education-training/u2b/

Please submit your application by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. This should include your cover letter addressing the selection criteria as well as your resume detailing your qualifications and experience.

If you have any questions, please contact the hiring team [email protected] using the subject line: Inclusive University Program Coordinator enquiry via EthicalJobs.