Program Officer

Job no:513196
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Student Administration / Support Services

Student Community

UniMentor

• Provide advice and support to commencing university students
• Full-time, fixed-term appointment until 30 June 2023
• Base salary range: Level 5 $73,982 – $81,999 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

Transition Services support students from time of offer until the student is successfully settled into their academic study and connected to the University community. Transition Services provides timely, relevant information to commencing students, offer support through the UniMentor mentoring programs, provides on-boarding support for commencing students and leads the University’s orientation programs. The Transition Services’ team provide advice and support to commencing students on a wide range of issues to help them transition successfully at the University as well as delivering a range of activities and programs to support their ongoing journey at UWA.

About the opportunity

You will be responsible for designing, delivering and evaluating the University’s orientation and transition programs for students, in collaboration with the Manager, Transition Services, and key stakeholders in other sections of Student Life and the University community.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant student administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant issues impacting on the successful transition to university of commencing students
• Demonstrated highly developed written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills specific to client consultation and liaison, including experience in public speaking
• Demonstrated highly developed organisational skills, particularly the ability to coordinate large scale events
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spread sheets, databases, web editing, email and social media
• Highly developed ability to work independently as part of a team, set priorities and meet deadlines

Note: Occasional after hours or weekend work may be required at time of Orientation twice yearly

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position Description - Program Officer - 507361.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 Monday, 16 January 2023

This position is only open to applications from Current UWA staff.

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:20 Jan 2023 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:02 Feb 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time