"Executive Officer"

Job Description:

• Contribute to shaping the University’s future infrastructure, spaces and strategic direction.
• Collaborate directly with senior leaders on key campus initiatives.
• Full-time ongoing appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $134,288 – $142,099 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

This role is central to the Campus Management portfolio and works in close partnership with the Director, Campus Management and other members of the Senior Leadership team. Campus Management is responsible for the design, management, and sustainability of the University’s physical infrastructure environment. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the University’s culture, community, and long-term strategic vision.

Campus Management plans, develops, and manages UWA’s campus and property portfolio. The team delivers a wide range of services that ensure the University’s spaces are safe, sustainable, welcoming, and conducive to high quality teaching, research, and campus life.

About the opportunity

• Provide high level strategic advice on governance, university projects, and related activities within the portfolio, under the direction of the Director of Campus Management.
• Play a key role in delivering review initiatives and preparing reports for governance committees and follow through of action items.
• Support the consistent and efficient corporate management of Campus Management, including the implementation of relevant University policies and procedures.

About you

• Tertiary qualification in business management or demonstrated equivalent work experience of more than 10 years.
• Extensive relevant experience supporting senior level staff in a high-paced, frequently changing environment, ideally within a higher education, services portfolio environment.
• Demonstrated ability to undertake short and long-term planning at both operational and strategic levels and determine key strategic direction.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing briefs and reports to senior level committees at Board level.
• 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. The successful applicant may be required to undertake limited and occasional travel within the state, work after hours when necessary, and must hold a current Working with Children Check and a current National Police Clearance Certificate.

Position description: PD - Executive Officer (522766).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Hannah Searle at hannah.searle@uwa.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 Sunday, 15 March 2026.

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.

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, 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, 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.