Senior Coordinator (School Operations)

Job no:512973
Work type:full time
Location:Perth CBD
Categories:Administration & Executive support, Student Administration / Support Services, Teaching support and design

• Experienced Senior Operational Co-ordinator
• Full-time, ongoing appointment
• Base salary range: Level 8 $103,364 – $112,981 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

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.  The Schools Operations team provides academic support services and general administrative support to the University’s Schools.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under broad direction, provide strategic and operational support to one or more Heads of School, supporting implementation of strategic initiatives, coordinating the provision of services from other professional areas, and providing complex troubleshooting and advice to all members of the School community in support of the Schools’ goals and objectives.  You will manage a small team focused on the administrative operations of the school, providing excellent client focussed support services. 

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant management experience at an appropriate level
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, and ability to negotiate with and influence key stakeholders
• Excellent organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
• Demonstrated ability to provide academic support in a higher education setting
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills and resource planning
• Demonstrated ability to manage a small team and provide training and development
• Commitment to providing a high level of quality customer service

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  P22 283 POSITION DESCRIPTION [Senior Coordinator (Schools Operations)].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, 9 January 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Anton Sanker 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 child 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:14 Dec 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:09 Jan 2023 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time