• Unique opportunity to join a high performing team, working closely with secondary schools and supporting current UWA students to champion diversity in higher education.
• One Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• One Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis until 31.12.2025.
• Base salary range: $91,833–$97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Student Equity and Success teams facilitate a high-quality student experience focused on access and support for students, both academic and cocurricular activities that enrich an inclusive student experience, including the development of a dedicated first year experience. The Student Equity and Success Team is responsible for the oversight of the Student Access and Participation Framework which, through local ownership and accountability, the University community seeks to empower all students to aspire to, achieve and thrive at The University of Western Australia (UWA).

UWA has a range of student equity and access programs through the Student Equity team within Student Life including:

• Aspire UWA works with 70 partner schools and communities in regional Western Australia and Perth to raise aspirations for tertiary education.
• Broadway Connect is a support program for first-year students, offering online mentoring and on-campus events.
• The WA Children’s University Partnership supports underrepresented primary students in Perth and regional WA, fostering lifelong learning.
• Fairway UWA is an academic support program for Year 12 students who are high achievers aiming for university and are experiencing financial disadvantage.
• The Girls+ in Engineering (GiE) program inspires female students to take advantage of STEM study and the career pathways, focusing on areas of science where women are underrepresented.

About the opportunity

• Plan and deliver Student Equity programs, including Aspire UWA, Fairway UWA, and Broadway Connect with a focus on outreach, access, and participation for Indigenous, regional, and low-SES students.
• Engage and present to diverse audiences, including high school students, parents, and key influencers, through public speaking, event facilitation, and hands-on activity design.
• Coordinate and run campus activities, school visits, community events, online programs, residential experiences, and regional tours, ensuring high-impact engagement.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills including public speaking skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with a range of people from different cultural and educational backgrounds, and of different age groups.
• Demonstrated understanding of, and commitment to equity and diversity and the issues relating to successful transition to University.
• Demonstrated understanding of the Western Australian school system and entry pathways to University including ATAR and alternative pathways.

Special Requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check for Western Australia.
• Current C Class driver’s licence.
• Flexibility and willingness to participate in residential camps.
• Travel to regional and remote locations may be required.

Position description:  PD - Project Officer, Student Equity (519870).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Katie Douglas at katie.douglas@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 6th April 2025

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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.