Location: USYD Camperdown Campus
WHO WE ARE
WHAT YOU WILL DO
The USU is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Development Officer who wants to make a difference for their fellow USU Members. This role is open for an Development Officer only (all other positions have been filled). Please see role description for specific role duties.
The Debates Committee is made up of 12 students who govern the debating program. Committee members review the Debates regulations and take responsibility for organising the debating program, through portfolios that committee members are elected to. The Debates Committee supports the work of the Director of Debates. Committee members have a stimulating and challenging role, and have a chance to make a real difference to USU Policy and the provision of USU services.
If you want to contribute to our coveted Debates program, then this is your chance!
This role will require commitment and commencement immediately.
It is strongly recommended that no holidays be planned to coincide with the appointment period. Any potential holidays or exchange programs should be discussed with the Programs Manager before you commit to them.
Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this and all USU roles. Applications are open to all currently enrolled students with a current USU Membership.
The regulations that govern this committee state that: Wom*n shall comprise no less than half the membership of a committee. In the case of a committee with an uneven number of members wom*n shall comprise not fewer than the number of members produced by dividing the number of committee members by two and subtracting one half.
DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE
Please review the full Role Description for this role here for further details of the scope and requirements of this role.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Short-listed applicants must be available for an interview of approximately 20 minutes on Wednesday 18th June between the hours of 9am-4pm or Thursday 19th June between the hours of 12-4pm.
The recommendation of the selection panel will be taken to the board for ratification. Successful applicant will receive notification of the panel’s decision as soon as possible after that date.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS
Successful applicants will be required to be available for an induction and from 25th June 2025 onwards for the development and coordination of the Debates Committee.
Ongoing mentoring and training will continue throughout the year.
SELECTION CRITERIA
Essential Availability Criteria
Current University of Sydney Student
An active USU Membership or willingness to obtain. Membership is free - sign up here!
Able to commit to meeting several times a semester, generally from 5pm on weekdays
Available for an interview of approximately 20 minutes duration
Attend the compulsory USU induction
Essential Competency Criteria
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated involvement in the USU Debating Society
Demonstrated knowledge of USU and its activities
Demonstrated knowledge of the University
Demonstrated participation in events supporting the University Community
Ability to work as a member of a team or autonomously
Willingness to work within Work Health & Safety and Equal Employment Opportunity principles
Desirable Competency Criteria
Demonstrated involvement in the USU and its activities
Demonstrated involvement in USU Clubs and Societies
Demonstrated involvement in extracurricular community activities
Participation in at least one Intervarsity Debating Tournament
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: WEDNESDAY, 11TH JUNE, at 12:00PM
HOW TO APPLY
Indigenous applicants are strongly encouraged to apply for this and all USU roles. Applications are open to all currently enrolled students with a current USU Membership.
Out of consideration to other applicants, we cannot guarantee that applications received after the closing time will be considered, so we strongly suggest you give yourself ample time to submit your application electronically.
Applicants are strongly advised to make an appointment with the Programs Manager, Caroline Crawford, by emailing [email protected] prior to the application closing date to go over any issues, ideas or questions and ensure your application is as good as you can make it.
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Attach a Cover Letter (maximum of 2 pages, in MS Word or PDF format only) addressing the selection criteria, referring to the Role Description, detailing why you wish to be on the Debates Committee and what you can offer the role
Attach your resume (maximum 2 pages, in MS Word or PDF format only)
Optional supporting material which provides an outline of your ideas for the Debates Committee in 2024 (maximum of 2 pages, in MS Word or PDF format only)
You are advised to complete your application with the awareness that the Events take place on and in venues that have significant environmental and heritage considerations in place.
Your application material will be kept on file and not returned to you. If we have your material on file we may refer to it and/or consider you for other roles. Please indicate if you would prefer that we not keep your material on file. Please supply no original material.
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