"Senior Project Coordinator"

Job Description:

• Support leadership with proactive admin, research, policy and stakeholder engagement.
• Drive partnerships and strengthen high‑impact of the Pathway to Politics for Women programs.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until 30 September 2027.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The UWA Policy Institute (UWA PPI) was launched in 2018. The Institute aims to maximise the translation of the University’s research for public policy impact in Western Australia, Australia, the Indian Ocean region and the Indo-Pacific.

The long-term goal is to position UWA as a go-to university for governments, corporates and NGOs in Western Australia, Australia, the Indian Ocean region and the Indo-Pacific, as the countries in this region continue to grow in influence and in importance to WA and to Australia.

The functions of the Institute include:

• Providing thought-leadership and maximising the policy impact of UWA research in WA, Australia, the Indian Ocean region, and the Indo-Pacific;
• Raising the profile among policy decision makers of existing UWA research activities which impact on WA, Australia, the Indian Ocean region and the Indo-Pacific;
• Providing policy research translation services and support to UWA researchers across HASS and STEM disciplines; and,
• Producing policy-focused commentary and research (applied/academic) on contemporary policy issues and problems at the local, state, national and international level.

About the opportunity

• Provide high‑level administrative, research, policy and project support to the Director, exercising initiative and overseeing daily Institute operations.
• Coordinate partnerships and stakeholder engagement across UWA, government, business and non‑profit sectors, supporting collaboration, events and strategic activities.
• Assist in delivering and promoting the Pathways to Politics for Women program, including recruitment, reporting, funding applications, media support and policy research.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in public policy, politics, economics and/or cognate discipline(s).
• Experience with policy research plus policy development, implementation, review and investigation within both academic and professional contexts.
• Substantial experience of working with internal/external stakeholders – academic researchers, public servants, democratically elected officials from state and federal government; councillors, mayors and executive officers from local government.
• Experience of assisting and/or applying for funding/grants for applied policy research and/or policy projects from philanthropic/NGO organisations plus local/state/federal government agencies.
• Highly developed planning, organisational and governance skills to meet deadlines and deliver high quality outcomes.

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

Position description: PD [Senior Project Coordinator] [522472].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Associate Professor Paul Maginn at paul.maginn@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 Tuesday, 3 February 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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