"Executive Support Officer (People and Culture and Campus Management)"

Job Description:

• Enjoy an exciting diverse role across two critical portfolios, People and Culture and Campus Management.
• Work closely with senior leaders, providing trusted support and driving key deliverables.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

This role sits at the centre of two portfolios that shape the experience of working, learning, and thriving at UWA. Supporting both People and Culture and Campus Management, you will work closely with leaders who influence how we care for our people and how we design, manage, and sustain our physical environment. It is a unique opportunity to contribute to the University’s culture, community, and long-term vision.

People and Culture leads the University’s efforts to make UWA a remarkable place to work. The team focuses on attracting and retaining world-class talent, building leadership and capability, supporting staff wellbeing and engagement, and enabling people to do their best work across the institution.

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

• In this dual-portfolio role, you will provide high level, confidential and trusted executive support to the Chief People and Culture Officer and the Director, Campus Management, ensuring both offices operate smoothly, professionally and with care.
• You will take a lead role in coordinating and refining office systems, processes, and practices, helping to create an organised, efficient, and supportive environment for staff, stakeholders, and visitors.
• Adaptive, proactive, and relationship-focused, you will support both senior leaders in progressing key deliverables, managing priorities and timelines and advancing their strategic and operational objectives.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or an equivalent combination of experience and capability.
• Significant experience providing executive support in a fast-paced, complex environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• High levels of accuracy, discretion, and sound judgement, with the ability to manage confidential and sensitive information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing professional correspondence, reports, and presentations.

Special Requirements

• A Police Clearance Certificate will be conducted.
• A valid WWC card or prepared to obtain one.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Drew Williams at drew.williams@uwa.edu.au OR Nicki Middleton nicki.middleton@uwa.edu.au

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button. The content of your Resume and Cover Letter to support your application.

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Friday 5th December 2025.

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, 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.