Senior Alumni Engagement Officer

Job no:512932
Work type:full time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Community Engagement/Marketing, Business Development

Development and Alumni Relations

• Full-time, fixed term appointment from 10 January until 25 November 2023
• Salary range: Level 7 $90,862 – $100,814 p.a. plus 17% superannuation  

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities.  With an enviable 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  

Development and Alumni Relations [DAR] oversees the University’s alumni, philanthropic and community strategies. The team works collaboratively across the University to embed philanthropic and alumni engagement activity into the University’s operations. The core responsibility of the team is to lead and build on the University’s alumni, donor and community relations to advance the University goals.

About the opportunity  

The Senior Alumni Engagement Officer supports UWA’s alumni engagement goals, helping to build and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with our graduates . Under direction from the Senior Alumni Engagement Manager, the Senior Alumni Engagement Officer will plan, implement and evaluate alumni engagement activities, including volunteer programs and initiatives, with a goal to maximise UWA relevance in the lives of graduates along with active and meaningful alumni participation in the life of UWA. 

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high-level consultation, collaboration and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide advice and support senior staff and members of the Executive
• Proven ability to build lasting business relationships, provide excellent client service and work effectively with people, including senior leaders and volunteers
• Highly developed management and organisational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent research, analysis, communication and presentation skills, both oral and written, including experience preparing and presenting proposals and reports, eDMs and social content
• Experience of working in a customer orientated CRM database highly desired
• Proficiency in a range of software  including MS Office suite and CRM databases

About you  

You are a genuine relationship builder interested in connecting with graduates in a wide number of ways.  As a problem-solver and exceptional team-player you are keen to seek input and collaborate across the team and wider-University community.  Through your ability to think about data and information strategically, you are someone who gets excited about realising results and seeing real impact. Your strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills will set you up for success in this role.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  PD - Senior Alumni Engagement Officer 512932.docx

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in your Resume and Cover Letter.  For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .

Closing date: 11:55pm on Thursday 17 November  

This position is 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. We celebrate inclusion and diversity and believe gender equity is fundamental to achieving our goal of being a top 50 university by 2050. 

• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities. Flexible work arrangements, part-time hours and job sharing will all be considered. 
• UWA has been awarded Bronze Employer Status for being a Top Ten Employer for LGBTI Inclusion by the Australian Workplace Equity Index (AWEI -2021). 
• UWA has also been awarded Athena Swan Bronze Accreditation in 2020.    

Advertised:03 Nov 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:17 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time