"Teaching Operations Officer"

Teaching Operations Officer

Job no: 518073

Work type: full time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Administration & Executive support, Student Administration / Support Services

College Services

• Be a key player in shaping academic excellence by providing exceptional administrative support to the Department of Physics and to the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing. 
• Level 5, full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until December 2024
• Base salary range: $80,243 – $88,940p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation

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.

About the team

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff and research students. The team is committed to providing effective and efficient services in support of the Schools’ and University’s strategic objectives, with a focus on continuous improvement and best practice. The Schools Operations team provides academic support services and general administrative support to the University’s Schools.

About the opportunity

You will provide a high level of administrative support to the teaching programs of the schools(s), and take a responsible role in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of the office systems and policies and procedures to ensure its efficient operation. You will work collaboratively across all teams to ensure high quality service provision and responding to changing demand.

Key responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with other teams across Schools Operations, providing administrative support across a range of areas, including support for school operations as required.
• Respond appropriately to complex and detailed enquiries using judgement and initiative
• Liaise with other areas applying a sound knowledge of the office activities
• Provide in depth advice and information on policies and procedures

About you 

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Teaching Operations Officer - 518073.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria.

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 23^rd August 2024.

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Mathew Hall at mathew.hall@uwa.edu.au.

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

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity. 

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised: 09 Aug 2024 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 23 Aug 2024 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time