About the area
The Student Living Directorate sits within UWA's Education & Student Experience Portfolio and is responsible for delivering a high-quality residential experience that supports student wellbeing, belonging, retention and academic success.
The Directorate oversees UWA's accommodation portfolio and partnerships, including University Hall (UniHall), College Row, UWA-owned housing, purpose-built student accommodation partners and homestay arrangements.
Working closely with Student Wellbeing and Engagement teams and UWA's Campus Management facilities team, Student Living contributes to a connected and supportive student experience across the University.
About the prospect
Provide trusted, high-level executive support to the Director, Student Living, including diary coordination, stakeholder engagement, confidential correspondence, meeting management and executive communications.
Coordinate projects and strategic initiatives across Student Living, tracking timelines, milestones, risks and deliverables while supporting committees, working groups and key stakeholder activities.
Prepare and manage briefing papers, reports, presentations, project documentation, records management systems and administrative processes that support operational excellence and informed decision-making.
About you
Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience, with substantial experience providing executive assistant support to senior leaders in a complex, fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated experience in project coordination, project administration or project support, including the ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines and multiple stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience preparing professional correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas and meeting documentation.
Proven ability to exercise sound judgement,



maintain strict confidentiality and build productive relationships across diverse internal and external stakeholder groups.
Advanced Microsoft Office and digital systems capability, with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, initiative and a commitment to continuous improvement.
Experience working within a university or higher education environment is highly desirable.
Note
As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.
Position description: Executive Assistant & Project Officer - ******.pdf
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kathy-Mae Tondut at ******
For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Zen Huang at ******
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 15 November ****
Please note that this position is expected to commence from Monday, 4 January ****.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia
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.
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.
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📌 Executive Assistant & Project Officer (Western Australia)
🏢 The University Of Western Australia
📍 Western Australia