Coordinator (School Operations)

• Play a pivotal role supporting the School of Psychological Sciences and its academic community.
• Lead and coordinate high‑quality professional services that enable teaching, research and student success.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

College Services provides academic administration and professional support services across the University’s Schools, working closely with Heads of School, academics, researchers and students. The School Operations team delivers coordinated, client‑focused support services that enable Schools to meet their strategic, teaching and research objectives while driving continuous improvement and best practice.

• Coordinating School operations and administrative services, including teaching, research and general support functions.
• Providing high‑level operational and strategic support to the Head of School and School Executive, including planning activities and documentation.
• Leading and supervising a small professional services team, fostering capability development and customer‑focused service delivery.

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

• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Substantial senior administrative experience in a complex organisation, preferably within higher education.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage, influence and negotiate with diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supervising staff and supporting team development, with a commitment to quality service delivery.

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.

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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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.

Advertised: 10 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 22 Jun 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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