Student Advisor

1 month ago


Crawley, Australia University Of Western Australia Full time

Student Life
- Multiple full-time, fixed-term and one part-time ongoing opportunities available
- Level 5
- Base salary range: Level 5: $76,422 - $84,705 p.a. 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 Division of Student Life sits within the UWA Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education. Together with the Division of Student Accommodation and Community, Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.

The Division has five core functions, Student Administration, Student Offices, International Student Experience and Global Learning, Student Equity and Success, and Student Wellbeing and Engagement. The scope of services centre on the student journey, from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA, to student enrolment, course planning, transition, and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation. The Division is also responsible for the delivery of services that promote academic success and support wellbeing and engagement for an enhanced student experience. Student Life works closely with the Student Guild, affiliated residential colleges and the wider UWA Education portfolio.

A key function within Student Life is the Student Office team who provide an enriched and supported student advisory service to students and the College of Schools. The Student Office team supports students’ connection to their school or discipline, facilitates core student administrative functions and delivers services to support academic progression for an enhanced student experience.

**About the opportunity**

As the appointee you will, under limited direction, deliver a consistent, transparent, and high-quality student service. You will provide a high level of administrative support to the area and take a responsible and supervisory role in the establishment, maintenance, improvement and monitoring of systems, policies, and procedures to ensure efficient operation and a high level of client support is provided to academics and students. You will work within a skilled team to make a valuable contribution to the student experience.

**To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate**:

- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency
- Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
- Strong focus on delivering an exceptional student experience and customer service

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION [Student Advisor] - Level 5.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

**Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 20 May 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.



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