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Casual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Actors
The University of Sydney The University of Sydney, Faculty of Medicine and Health
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Dates
- Opening date: not available
- Closing date: 19-05-2024
Responsibilities
- collaborate with project team members to co-design videos and simulation scenarios
- draw from personal experiences and cultural background to authentically portray characters in simulation scenarios
Requirements
- proficient in acting techniques such as improvisation, role-playing, and character development
- clear verbal and non-verbal communication to effectively convey emotions, thoughts, and experiences
- ability to adapt performance based on feedback and to different audience needs and contexts
- reliable, punctual and professional in all interactions and engagements
- creativity to the portrayal of characters and scenarios to enhance the learning experience
- understanding of the importance of the project's goals in improving cultural capability among health professions students and commitment to contributing to positive educational outcomes
Benefits
- $62.19 per hour
- 6-month casual contract
- ongoing opportunities to participate in simulation-based education
Notes
- job requisition id0118173
- 2024 project funded by the University of Sydney’s One Sydney, Many People Strategy
- improving Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) Student Cultural Capability
- embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scenarios into the FMH Simulation Curriculum
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa
- pre-employment or background checks required
- commitment to diversity and inclusion
- applications to be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page
- contact Kimberley Smith, Recruitment Operations, by email to casual-recruitment.admin@sydney.edu.au for support or reasonable adjustment
job requisition id
0118173
- Fantastic opportunity for casual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Actors, to participate in a 2024 project funded by the University of Sydney’s One Sydney, Many People Strategy - Improving Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) Student Cultural Capability: Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scenarios into the FMH Simulation Curriculum
- This role will be a 6-month casual contract
- HEO 5 Step 4 $62.19 per hour
About the opportunity
The Faculty of Medicine and Health at The University of Sydney are recruiting a pool of casual Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Actors, to participate in a 2024 project funded by the University of Sydney’s One Sydney, Many People Strategy - Improving Faculty of Medicine and Health (FMH) Student Cultural Capability: Embedding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Scenarios into the FMH Simulation Curriculum. Actors will also have ongoing opportunities to participate in simulation-based education.
The project aims to develop authentic Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander simulation scenarios which are based on lived experience and which recognize the local context and diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. All scenarios are co-designed and co-facilitated with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The ultimate goal of the project is to improve cultural capability of FMH health professions students and help them graduate with the necessary skills to improve health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
The University of Sydney values the skills, expertise and unique cultural lens Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people bring to the University community, and we are looking for a casual pool of actors who can bring their lived experience and culture to participate in the project to help us ensure staff, students, and community members can engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture in respectful, ethical, and responsive ways.
The role/s would involve piloting scenarios in real time with students, staff and facilitators, and acting in the developed simulation scenarios produced as sustainable video resources that will be embedded in the curriculum indefinitely.
The University values courage and creativity; openness and engagement; inclusion and diversity; and respect and integrity. As such, we see the importance in recruiting talent aligned to these values.
Your key responsibilities will be to:
- to collaborate with project team members to co-design videos and simulation scenarios
- draw from personal experiences and cultural background to authentically portray characters in simulation scenarios
About you
- be proficient in acting techniques such as improvisation, role-playing, and character development
- have clear verbal and non-verbal communication to effectively convey emotions, thoughts, and experiences
- have the ability to adapt performance based on feedback and to different audience needs and contexts
- be reliable, punctual and professional in all interactions and engagements
- bring creativity to the portrayal of characters and scenarios to enhance the learning experience
- have an understanding of the importance of the project's goals in improving cultural capability among health professions students and commitment to contributing to positive educational outcomes.
Closing date: Sunday 19 May 2024 at 11.59pm
Please note that as applications are received, they will be considered and reviewed.
To keep our community safe, please be aware of our COVID safety precautions which form our conditions of entry for all staff, students and visitors coming to campus.
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Australian Temporary Residents currently employed at the University of Sydney may be considered for a fixed term contract for the length of their visa, depending on the requirements of the hiring area and the position.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all roles require pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to the University. Similarly, your ongoing employment is conditional upon the satisfactory maintenance of all relevant clearances and background check requirements. If you do not meet these conditions, the University may take any necessary step, including the termination of your employment.
EEO statement
At the University of Sydney, our shared values include diversity and inclusion and we strive to be a place where everyone can thrive. We are committed to creating a University community which reflects the wider community that we serve. We deliver on this commitment through our people and culture programs, as well as key strategies to increase participation and support the careers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, women, people living with a disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and those who identify as LGBTIQ. We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.
How to apply
Applications (including a cover letter, CV, and any additional supporting documentation) can be submitted via the Apply button at the top of the page.
For employees of the University or contingent workers, please login into your Workday account and navigate to the Career icon on your Dashboard. Click on USYD Find Jobs and apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, or if you require reasonable adjustment or support filling out this application, please contact Kimberley Smith, Recruitment Operations, by email to casual-recruitment.admin@sydney.edu.au
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