Job no:516555
Work type:part time
Location:Albany
Categories:Student Administration / Support Services
- Join an award-winning education partnership program to foster children’s love of learning and aspirations for lifelong learning
- Level 6 / Step 1, part-time (0.8FTE) on an ongoing term basis
- Salary: $87,460 p.a. (pro-rata) plus employer contributed superannuation of 17%
- Location is Albany
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 Student Equity and Success teams facilitate a high-quality student experience focused on access and support for students, both academic and cocurricular activities that enrich an inclusive student experience, including the development of a dedicated first year experience. The Equity and Success Team is responsible for the oversight of the Student Access and Participation Framework which, through local ownership and accountability, the University community seeks to empower all students to aspire to, achieve and thrive at The University of Western Australia.
The University of Western Australia (UWA) has a range of student equity and access programs that are located within Student Life including:
- The Children’s University WA Partnership (CUWAP) works in partnership with primary schools in Perth and regional WA to support students underrepresented in higher education and encourage lifelong learning
- The Girls in Engineering (GiE) outreach program inspires female students to take advantage of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) study and the career pathways available in this area
- Aspire UWA works with 70 partner schools and communities in regional Western Australia and Perth to raise aspirations for tertiary education
- Fairway UWA is an academic support program for Year 12 students who are high achievers aiming for university and are experiencing financial disadvantage
The Children’s University WA Partnership (CUWAP) works with primary schools in Perth and regional Western Australia, to support students underrepresented in higher education to access and participate in extra-curricular learning opportunities and become lifelong learners from an early age. This is achieved through partnerships with schools, communities and local learning destinations. In WA, CUWAP is jointly delivered by The University Western Australia, Edith Cowan University (ECU), and Children’s University Australasia & Africa (CUAA).
About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under limited direction, work with the Coordinator, (Children’s University), and colleagues to implement program objectives, by providing support in the delivery of school based workshops and information sessions, community based activities and on-campus events for equity outreach programs. You will also be involved in running graduation ceremonies, supporting overnight camps for students and will be expected to travel to regional centres.
About you
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant degree or demonstrated equivalent competency
- Substantial relevant project and event support and senior administrative experience
- Highly developed written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including experience in liaison and facilitation of key relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to monitor time and resources, to meet deadlines and to work effectively within set guidelines
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
- Demonstrated understanding of the Western Australian school system and entry pathways to university
- Demonstrated ability to analyse problems and work proactively
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
- Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to equity and diversity and contemporary issues facing students and their families from equity target groups
Note: Provision of a Current National Police Clearance, current “C” class driver’s licence and current Working with Children Check will be required for the successful applicant.
About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description [Project Officer] [516555].pdf
The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 25 February 2024
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Artem Bourov 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.
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:12 Feb 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:25 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time