Arc @ UNSW is currently seeking suitable applicants for the position of Student Coordinator for the Walama Muru program.

The Walama Muru Student Coordinator is responsible for running the Walama Muru program. The Walama Muru program is run in partnership with Nura Gili Indigenous Programs at UNSW and provides an opportunity for UNSW students to be involved in a cultural exchange in an Australian Indigenous community, utilising the funds they raise throughout the first semester of 2010, for their travel arrangements, accommodation, and community projects while in the community.

Selection Criteria - Essential

• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines;
• Passionate about the ideas of the programs;
• Demonstrated competent use of Windows XP and Microsoft Office applications, and the ability to learn new software programs;
• Demonstrated project planning and administration skills, including experience in planning, overseeing and finalising the completion of projects;
• Demonstrated leadership, managerial skills; including experience in a similar position;
• Well developed oral and written communication skills;
• Aptitude for report writing, data entry and composing professional correspondence, with demonstrated proficiency and experience with formatting reports and documentation;
• Ability to work with minimum supervision under time constraints;
• Knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities.

Desirable

• Experience in volunteer programs or previous involvement in other campus activities;
• Demonstrated understanding of cultural diversity issues and awareness;
• Experience working with Indigenous Australians;
• Experience working with volunteers;
• Experience in fundraising;
• Experience in maintaining a budget.

Enquires:

For information please contact James Yau either via email at j.yau@arc.unsw.edu.au or via phone on 9385 7753.

Information Package:

• Application Form 
• Walama Muru Student Coordinator PD

Applications to:

Send your application to jobs@arc.unsw.edu.au or Arc @ UNSW Human Resources, PO BOX 173, Kingsford NSW 2032 quoting the Ref: Walama Muru Coordinator Application 2010 as the Subject line.

1. Covering letter
2. CV
3. Selection Criteria (please address how you satisfy each of the individual Selection Criteria outlined above).
4. Any other supporting documents i.e. written references etc.