AddressAdministrative Officer
- Provide program support for a growing micro-credentials and short courses program at a World Top 100 University
- Level 6, full-time appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis
- Base salary range: $87,460 - $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia's top university.
About the team
UWA Plus aims to develop lifelong learning partnerships, enabling learners to continually build, extend and recreate their careers through professional development, upskilling and reskilling opportunities. Professional development and learning opportunities are informed by working closely with industry and developed in response to industry needs.
The introduction of micro-credentials through UWA Plus expands and diversifies opportunities to engage in lifelong learning at UWA reflecting changing career, industry and economic needs and moving the University towards achieving its mission and meeting strategic KPIs. Micro-credentials provide professional upskilling and reskilling opportunities that are targeted, industry relevant and accessible and bring business benefits in terms of increasing UWA brand awareness, recruitment pathways and revenue.
About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under general supervision, provide high quality senior administrative and program support for the day-to-day operation of UWA Plus.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
- Substantial relevant senior administrative experience at an appropriate level
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
- Demonstrated attention to detail and follow-through
- Knowledge and experience across a range of operational areas within a university environment is desirable
About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: P22 431 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Administrative Officer] - Position Number [320892] - Level [6] (1).pdf
You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 20 March 2024
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Karen Eyles at karen.eyles@uwa.edu.au
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.
Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.
Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.
