"Senior School Operations Officer (Agile Support Team)"

Job Description:

• Lead a flexible, high-performing team that delivers critical administrative support.
• Be a key contributor to UWA's school and teaching operations, supporting academic excellence and streamlined administration
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Commencing salary: $95,231p.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 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. The Agile Support team are a key resource to ensure the schools receive administrative support during peak periods or when covering leave. The team is designed to be flexible and responsive, quickly mobilising to address changing needs of the operations teams.

About the opportunity

• Provide senior administrative support for delivery of the operations and teaching programs of UWA’s schools.
• Lead and supervise the Agile Support Team, collaborating closely with other teams to ensure high quality service provision and drive continuous improvement.
• Be a key resource to ensure the schools receive administrative support during peak periods or when covering leave.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant senior administrative experience at an appropriate level with experience in leading and developing teams.
• Proven ability to respond to complex and diverse enquiries, reliably interpreting policy and procedures to troubleshoot issues and provide solutions.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.

Position description: PD - Senior School Operations Officer (Agile Support Team) - 521114.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kate Sandy at kate.sandy@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.

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 1 September 2025

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