Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Student Partner

2 weeks ago

Perth, Australia Murdoch University Full time

About The Team

The EDI team (based on the South Street Campus) provides strategic leadership, support, and advice across the university to embed impactful, best-practice equity, diversity, and inclusion principles across all areas. Our overarching philosophy recognises and celebrates the strengths that diverse cultures, worldviews, abilities, experiences, and identities bring to an organisation, especially in terms of promoting inclusion, curiosity, innovation, and positive social impact. The EDI team leads by example, encouraging diverse appointments, flexible work arrangements, a collaborative and supportive team environment, and prioritising employee cultural safety. We adopt a whole of university approach which actively supports students and staff from underrepresented and diverse backgrounds, including, but not limited to:

- First Nations
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD)
- LGBTIQA+
- Disability
- Neurodiversity
- Low socio-economic backgrounds
- Rural or Remote
- Women, especially in non-traditional careers, areas of study and higher degrees.

Your New Role

This casual role attracts a competitive casual rate of $39.68 p/hr - $44.19 p/hr inclusive of 25% casual loading plus 11.5% employer superannuation contributions.

EDI Student Partners work closely with EDI Project Coordinators to design and implement initiatives that support the objectives of Murdoch’s EDI Strategy. This dynamic role involves engaging with staff and student stakeholders, fostering collaboration, and taking the lead on self-driven actions to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the university.

Your Key responsibilities will include
- Support EDI initiatives, events, and projects that promote equity, diversity, and belonging across campus
- Assist with event facilitation, including setup, registration, and general queries
- Engage in survey support, data collection, and focus group facilitation
- Represent EDI at community events, orientation, and open-day activities
- Build strong relationship with students and staff while adhering to University policies
- Co-facilitate workshops and training sessions, and attend ongoing training in advocacy and communication

Please refer to the

Position Description

for further details.

Join us
- A cover letter that includes a statement addressing the selection criteria noted below to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
- Your most recent resume (CV)

Selection Criteria:

- Currently undertaking an undergraduate or postgraduate degree level qualification at Murdoch University
- Satisfactory academic progression/good standing in your current course
- A strong passion for social justice and inclusion, demonstrated through lived experience as a member of an underrepresented community and/or dedicated allyship to advocate for and advance equity and inclusion.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Contact Us

Applications Close on 28th February 2025 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

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