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Australian Catholic University








Campus Location: Canberra, Australia

Job No: APTAV105304#002

Widen participation. Expand opportunity. Shape pathways to higher education.
ACU offers 17% employer superannuation, salary packaging and generous leave provisions.
Join a skilled and collaborative Equity and Inclusion team committed to strengthening equitable access to higher education for students from underrepresented backgrounds.
Part-time, 28 hours per week, 12 month, fixed-term role based at our Canberra campus, with some hybrid flexibility.
About the role:

Operating within Equity and Inclusion, this position contributes to increasing access, participation and success in higher education for domestic undergraduate students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, regional, rural and remote areas, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.

The successful applicant will engage with prospective students from underrepresented backgrounds to widen participation in higher education. Stakeholder engagement is a key component of the role, working with schools, community organisations and external partners to design and deliver initiatives that support progression to university.

The role includes coordinating and delivering widening participation activities across metropolitan and regional locations, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, and overseeing a casual student ambassador workforce as required. Some work may be undertaken outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, and regular travel may be required as part of the role.

For full position details, refer to the position description

Contact:

General enquiries can be sent to Debbie Keen, Coordinator (Brisbane) at: debbie.keen@acu.edu.au

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 $124,509 - $134,699 total rem (pro rata) pa, including salary component $105,212 - $113,823 (pro rata) pa (HEW 7), employer contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading.
17% employer superannuation contrib utions 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: populate your candidate application details, including your:

Resume.
Recommended 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.
Applications close: 06-APR-2026 at 11:59pm AUS Eastern Standard Time

Preferred candidates will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment declarations and background checks, including those related to gender-based violence and foreign interference, in line with ACU's compliance requirements.

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)

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

ACU is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and enables our people to reach their potential. This is underpinned by our mission and values, grounded in our respect for all people and the advancement of the common good. In line with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion we welcome candidates from all backgrounds and lived experiences. ACU is recognised as a Veteran Employment Supporter and veterans are encouraged to apply. ACU offers support for candidates that may require adjustments through the recruitment process. Please contact recruitment@acu.edu.au to discuss your requirements in confidence.

About ACU:

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.

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