"School Operations Officer"

Job Description:

• Join a collaborative team that supports academic excellence and research success.
• Play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality administrative services to UWA Schools.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

College Services provides academic administration and technical support services to the University’s schools, including Heads of School, academic staff, and research students. The Schools Operations team delivers academic and general administrative support to ensure smooth operations and alignment with UWA’s strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Provide broad administrative support across school operations, including tasks such student and staff onboarding, graduate research coordination, prizes and scholarships, event management, curriculum maintenance and website updates.
• Coordinate meetings and events, prepare agendas and minutes, maintain records, and support specialized programs, committees and projects.
• Collaborate across teams, respond to enquiries, liaise with other departments, and assist with policy and procedure advice as needed.

About you

• Degree qualification or substantial relevant administrative experience, ideally in a Higher Education setting.
• Exceptional organisational abilities and proven capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in a wide range of digital tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, SharePoint, Excel), with advanced skills in word processing, data entry, spreadsheets, and database management.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, demonstrating initiative and customer service focus.

Position description: PD - School Operations Officer (522219).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Emma Piggott at 6488 2513 or emma.piggott@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 Monday, 19 January 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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