- Join a high-performing executive office at a globally recognised Group of Eight university.
- Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $120,912 – $132,161 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) provides strategic oversight of education, student experience, and international recruitment at The University of Western Australia.
The portfolio spans curriculum management, academic quality and standards, learning and teaching, student wellbeing and access, global engagement, lifelong learning, student administration, experiential and work-integrated learning, and international recruitment. The Office plays a critical role in translating strategic priorities into operational outcomes, ensuring resources, governance, and initiatives are effectively aligned to support student success and advance the University's strategic objectives.
About the opportunity
- Lead the efficient day-to-day operations of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) Office, ensuring a responsive, professional, and high-performing executive support function.
- Provide senior executive support across governance, committee management, stakeholder engagement, planning, budgeting, reporting, and strategic initiatives.
- Act as a trusted adviser and key coordination point between the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, supporting the delivery of strategic priorities across the education portfolio.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience in a senior executive support, office management, executive officer, or business operations role.
- Demonstrated experience supporting executive leaders, committees, governance forums, or senior decision-making bodies, including preparation of agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking.
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills,
with the ability to prepare executive briefings, reports, correspondence, and stakeholder communications of a high standard.
- Strong organisational, project coordination, and prioritisation skills, with proven ability to manage competing deadlines, exercise initiative, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement when handling sensitive information, together with strong digital literacy and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service.
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.
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To learn more about this chance, please contact Gemma Richman at
[email protected]
For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Zen Huang at
[email protected]
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 04 November 2026
This position is only open to Current UWA staff
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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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, ... 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.
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