AddressStudent Life
- Enable student learning and skill enhancement across all academic disciplines within the University
- Level 7, ongoing position
- Base salary range: Level 7: $ 95,737 – $106,223 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 Directorate of Student Life sits within the Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education. Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.
The Directorate has five core divisions, Student Administration, Student Offices, International Student Experience and Global Learning, Student Equity and Success, and Student Wellbeing and Engagement. The scope of services centre on the student journey, from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA, to student enrolment, course planning, transition, and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation. The Directorate is also responsible for the delivery of services that promote academic success and support wellbeing and engagement for an enhanced student experience. Student Life works closely with the Student Guild, affiliated residential colleges and the wider UWA Education portfolio.
The Success team runs the Academic Skills Centre and initiatives that support students for academic success, including to improve their study, writing, communication, English, STEM, and research skills. They deliver an innovative program of academic supports, workshops, drop-in study sessions, online sessions and develop interactive resources. The team deliver dedicated support to students who are in varying transitions of their learning journey (for example first year students and others new to UWA, and students identified as at risk) to build learning communities and support academic success. They also focus on supporting students from diverse backgrounds and those entering via alternative pathways.
About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under broad direction, with a specialty in Mathematics, Statistics, and Data, facilitate student learning and skill development across the University's academic disciplines. You will primarily focus on students entering via alternative entry pathways and possessing diverse educational backgrounds, ensuring they receive targeted support to excel in their studies.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualification and teaching specialisation in mathematics, statistics, data science, or a related field or demonstrated equivalent competency in these areas
- Demonstrated ability to effectively support students in developing the academic skills and competencies essential for achieving success at the tertiary level
- Highly-developed understanding of the challenges and issues pertinent to the successful transition of students to university
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and consult with students from diverse cultural, linguistic, and educational backgrounds
- Demonstrated ability to utilise current approaches to online learning and leveraging digital resources effectively to support student learning
About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD [Senior Learning Skills Officer (Statistics and Data)] [517331].pdf
The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet 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, 9 June 2024.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Adam Nicol 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.
Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@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.
