Course Review Officer

The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic)

• Multiple positions available to contribute to Academic Quality and Standards.
• Level 6, full-time appointment on a permanent/ongoing basis.
• Level 6, full-time appointment fixed term to November 2024.
• Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. 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
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is a diverse office within the Education portfolio that contributes significantly to oversight and future directions of the University’s coursework degrees. The Office has overall responsibility for monitoring, reporting and facilitating academic quality and standards.

You will have the opportunity to be part of a high-performing, dynamic, friendly, and supportive team. Collaborating with diverse colleagues who are passionate about education and academic excellence can foster a stimulating and enriching work environment.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Senior Course Review Officer, you will work with key stakeholders and be responsible for conducting and delivering Comprehensive Course Reviews in accordance with the University’s academic policies. You will coordinate, facilitate and monitor the timely and professional delivery of these reviews as well as provide Executive Officer and logistical support to key stakeholders. This also includes the collation and drafting of Review Reports.

About you
You should have relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency, coupled with substantial experience at an appropriate level. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective liaison, report writing, and submission preparation, alongside exceptional planning and organisational abilities to consistently meet deadlines. Proficiency in various computing skills is essential, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, and email. Moreover, you should demonstrate experience in communicating, liaising, and influencing diverse groups across different organisational levels, exercising judgment, maintaining confidentiality, and managing sensitive information. Your ability to work independently, show initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team is crucial. Additionally, experience as a committee Executive Officer and familiarity with curriculum management and/or course accreditation processes would be advantageous.

What we offer to you
The position attracts a competitive remuneration and benefits package including 17% superannuation. We also offer a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with up to 36 weeks paid parental leave, along with work life balance and the opportunity to be part of a high performing, dynamic, friendly and supportive team. We value professional development and encourage our staff to further themselves with the various Professional & Development opportunities available. Our beautiful and historic campus situated in Matilda Bay has wonderful onsite facilities including on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy, a gym and aquatic centre, supermarket and medical centre, cultural activities (like Laurance Wilson Art Gallery and Somerset Cinemas). Staff parking and well-connected transport options are available.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position description - Course Review Officer (516861).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.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 10 March 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Yolanda Symons at **************@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.