Global Engagement Officer

Job no:517014
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Community Engagement/Marketing

• Become a pivotal player in shaping the University’s global footprint and work in a supportive team with an opportunity to advance your career
• Level 6, two full-time appointments available on an ongoing basis
• 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

Global Engagement leads initiatives focused on achievement of global engagement and the internationalisation strategy. The team works collaboratively across the University to progress international student recruitment, research and industry engagement initiatives. It establishes strategic partnerships and maintains strong relationships with key education, research, public and private sector organisations worldwide.

About the opportunity

In this position, you provide a high level of administrative support to the Office and, in collaboration with the College of Schools, take a responsible role in the establishment of new international partnerships, the maintenance of existing partnerships and the efficient development and execution of documentation to formalise Global Engagement partnerships.

About you 

You will possess a customer-focused mindset to deliver exceptional service along with analytical skills and excellent organisational skills to manage diverse initiatives. You will be adaptive and have strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain international partnerships.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant senior administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Experience providing a high level of customer service
• Ability to analyse data and available information to develop reports and make recommendations
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills combining strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, develop relationships and work productively as part of a team

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Global Engagement Officer 517014.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 Thursday, 18 April 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact David Connell at [email protected]

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 [email protected] 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.

Advertised:04 Apr 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:18 Apr 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time