• Provide high-level administrative support to UWA’s Senate and its committees.
• Join a collaborative governance team within a prestigious university.
• Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
• Full-time appointment, offering a 6-month internal secondment, fixed term, or ongoing opportunity by agreement.

About the area
The University Secretariat oversees UWA's corporate and academic governance structures, providing executive, advisory, and consultative services to the Senate, its standing committees, and senior leadership. The Secretariat ensures that governance decision-making aligns with University legislation, policies, and procedures, supporting the University’s strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Provide confidential, high-level administrative support to senior staff within the University Secretariat and key stakeholders.
• Assist in the development, updating, and implementation of operational policies, procedures, and processes to enhance efficiency.
• Contribute to the coordination of Senate and Academic Board elections, updates to governance systems, and the continuous improvement of Secretariat operations.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, formal administrative qualifications or demonstrable equivalent experience in high-level administrative roles.
• Substantial relevant high-level administrative experience providing executive officer or committee support, ideally within a university or large organisation.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills, initiative and the ability to set and manage competing priorities in a high-pressure environment.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with board management software (e.g., Diligent Boards) is desirable.

Position description:  Administrative Officer (Secretariat) (518578).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact university-secretary@uwa.edu.au. 

How to apply
Please apply online via the Apply Now button. 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, 27 October 2024.
Note: Interviews are currently planned for the afternoon of Wednesday, 30 October 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia

About the University
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, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

For queries, contact the person named in the ad or the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au, including the 6-digit job reference number for a quicker response.