Project Officer

Business School
- Opportunity to drive high-impact accreditation projects at a top-ranked business school
- Level 6, full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 24 months
- Base salary range: $91,833 - $97,052 p.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**

The UWA Business School is ranked in the Top 4 Best Business Schools in Australia and #1 in Western Australia (AFR BOSS Best Business Schools 2023). It is one of the premier business schools in the Indo-Pacific region, the School aims to extend its education mission to the broader region offering world class education and leading international research that is relevant to the challenges of today and the future.

The UWA Business School has over 100 academic staff and 5,000 students and teaches both undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD courses. It is accredited by both the European Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a signatory to United Nation’s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME).

**About the opportunity**

As the appointee you will provide a high level of administrative support to the delivery of accreditation requirements for EQUIS, AACSB, PRME; support for international offshore and online programme administration; events and other School initiatives. You will coordinate School panel visits and assist in the establishment, maintenance and improvement of current processes. You will work collaboratively across all teams to ensure high quality service provision and respond to changing demand.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Contribute to the delivery of the EQUIS, AACSB and PRME accreditation projects on time including production of the self-assessment reports and baseroom using SharePoint.
- Develop and maintain project schedules including liaison and logistics with visiting panels.
- Coordinate efficient planning, development, implementation and completion of projects.
- Coordinate input to prepare reports and recommendations for Business School academic leads and accreditation Committees

**About you**

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Excellent organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
- Highly developed written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Substantial experience in providing stakeholder management.
- Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description - Project Officer - 518175.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 **OR **The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday 2**nd** September 2024**

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

**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.