• Shape the future of academic excellence.
• Level B, full-time appointment on an ongoing/tenurable basis.
• Base salary range: $108,509 – $128,404 p.a. 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 area
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Academic Excellence) leads strategic initiatives in curriculum design, academic quality assurance, teaching excellence, and scholarship strategies.

About the opportunity
As Deputy Academic Coordinator, you'll collaborate with the Academic Coordinator to ensure the Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) program maintains its exceptional standards. From coordinating the residential program to providing pastoral support, your role will be pivotal in delivering an enriching academic experience.

Key responsibilities:

• Facilitate research experiences for students across disciplines.
• Efficiently manage residential aspects of group research projects.
• Coordinate study abroad arrangements with precision.
• Identify and promote opportunities for student enrichment.
• Drive research initiatives to maintain best practices.
• Coordinate course units within the program.

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

• A PhD and strong research acumen.
• Extensive academic community experience.
• A track record of impactful teaching outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in university administration and management.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position description - Deputy Academic Coordinator (516962).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 Sunday, 26 May 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dino Spagnoli on (08) 6488 8681 or at dino.spagnoli@uwa.edu.au. 

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 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.