School Operations Assistant/Officer

• Deliver seamless administration within the UWA School of Engineering.
• Drive service excellence through collaboration and process improvement.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 3 years.
• Base salary range: $86,540 – $95,920 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice.  The Schools Operations team provides academic support services and general administrative support to the University’s Schools.

https://www.uwa.edu.au/schools/engineering

• Provide coordinated administrative support across school operations, including research student administration, graduate research activities, scholarships, office management, meetings, events, and record-keeping.
• Collaborate with teams across Schools Operations to deliver high-quality services, support teaching and program activities, and respond effectively to complex enquiries.
• Offer policy and procedural advice, liaise with stakeholders, and identify and implement improvements to administrative workflows and practices.

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

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, 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: 28 Jul 2026 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 11 Aug 2026 W. Australia Standard Time

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