Unit Support Officer

Job no:516559
Work type:part time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support, Teaching support and design

• Level 5, full and/or part-time appointments on a 2-year fixed term basis (2 roles available with 1.5FTE to be split).
• Base salary range: $76,422 – $84,705 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
The UWA School of Engineering is renowned for its award-winning researchers, teachers, and facilities. It is a multidisciplinary school offering education and research in a number of engineering disciplines, including biomedical, civil, environmental, mining, chemical, mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering. The established and dedicated team of teaching and research staff provide broad-based undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) along with postgraduate MPE and PhD programmes. The has around 100 academic staff, increasing student enrolments year on year and boasts accreditations from Engineers Australia (EA), EIChemE and Australian Computer Society (ACS) 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.

About the opportunity
As the appointee you will, under general direction, provide expertise and a high level of administrative support to the teaching programs of the School of Engineering. You will assist with the support, maintenance, and improvement of the large Engineering units, spanning across both undergraduate and postgraduate units. You will work collaboratively across all teams to ensure high quality service provision and responding to changing demand.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Year 12 or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines, including a commitment to providing a high level of quality customer service.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, and email.
• Knowledge of university systems related to teaching and student management is desirable.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   POSITION DESCRIPTION [Unit Support Officer] - Position Number [321998; 321999] - Level [5] (1).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, 8 February 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Leylani Taylor on (08) 6488 1105 or 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.

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:01 Feb 2024 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:08 Feb 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time