• Help elevate the student experience in a vibrant, student focused portfolio.
• Join a supportive team delivering meaningful wellbeing and engagement services.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Directorate of Student Life and Community is part of the UWA Education Portfolio and supports the student journey from access and enrolment through to graduation. It delivers services across Student Equity and Success, UWA Sport, Medical Centre, Integrity and Standards Unit and Student Wellbeing and Engagement. Its work includes academic support, wellbeing services and programmes that enhance the student experience, in partnership with the Student Guild, residential colleges and the wider Education Portfolio. Student Wellbeing and Engagement provides integrated services that support the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework and the Safe, Respectful and Inclusive Communities Framework. The division includes complex case management, early intervention and wellbeing services, counselling, student onboarding, support for international students and primary prevention and clinical responses to gender-based violence.

About the opportunity

• You will support the safety, wellbeing, compliance and academic progress of international students under the age of 18, working within relevant University and Australian government requirements.
• You will engage with students, parents, guardians, homestay providers, residential colleges and other internal and external stakeholders to deliver comprehensive support.
• You will coordinate and implement support services for this cohort and act as a primary contact for international under 18 students.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level, including a demonstrated knowledge of relevant policies and procedures for management of international students under the ESOS Act, National Code.
• Substantial experience in working with younger students (under 18 years) from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Highly effective communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the organisation.
• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high-level work using software such as Microsoft Office applications and specified University software programs, with the capability and willingness to learn new packages as appropriate.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. The successful applicant will be required to hold a current Working with Children Check and a National Police Clearance Check.

Position description: PD - International Student Support Coordinator (522408).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Jocelyn Chee at jocelyn.chee@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 Tuesday, 3 March 2026

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

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

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 people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.