About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

- 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.

About the area

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.

- 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.

About you

- 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.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 11 August 2026

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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 workplace 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 with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.

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📌 School Operations Assistant/Officer (Perth)
🏢 The University Of Western Australia
📍 Perth