"Academic Services Officer"

Job Description:

• Work towards enhancing locally trained rural medical workforce in Broome.
• Be part of a small, supportive team delivering high‑quality academic support to medical students in a rural setting.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until December 2026, with the potential to extend.
• Base salary range: $83,212– $92,231 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation plus district allowance.

About the area

The Academic Services team is responsible for providing academic administration and support services to a wide range of clients including Heads of School, academic staff and students across the faculty. The team is committed to providing a quality outcome with a focus on continuous improvement. The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia is a unit within the Medical School of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, which provides rural clinical training for WA medical students. The RCSWA spans a breadth of some 3,500kms across multiple sites in WA order to provide a positive rural educational experience, increase the quantity and quality of the rural workforce and in turn improve health outcomes in rural and remote Australia.

About the opportunity

• Provide high-level academic and administrative support to staff and students at the Broome site.
• Coordinate a broad range of academic services and office operations to ensure efficient delivery of medical training.
• Play a key role in fostering a positive and supportive learning environment for rural medical students.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level.
• Proficient in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team

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

Position description: PD - Academic Services Officer (522830).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at robyn.fortune@rcswa.edu.au

How to apply

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 18 March 2026

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia through to 2031.

*Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.*