Project Officer

Flexible working options considered.
- 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
- 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more.
- 13 weeks long service leave after seven/ten years.
- Salary packaging options.
- 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
- 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

**Job no**: 521374
**Work type**: Full Time
**Location**: Crawley
**Categories**: Community Engagement/Marketing, Business Development
- Be part of a growing team building impactful partnerships between researchers and industry.
- Coordinate and support stakeholder engagement events, communications and projects.
- Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $95,231 - $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The UWA Office of Industry and Commercial Development (OICD) is the University’s gateway to transformative partnerships where research meets real-world impact. We cultivate bold collaborations with industry and government that unlock new pathways for innovation and discovery.

From agriculture to oceans, medicine to space, defence to data, our team connects world-class research with commercial opportunity, accelerating solutions that shape industries and improve lives.

About the opportunity
- Coordinate and support events and stakeholder engagement including industry forums, networking sessions, and internal workshops to advance strategic objectives.
- Develop communications such as website content, capability statements, promotional materials, project reports, and presentations.
- Provide high-level administrative and project support to the Office of Industry and Commercial Development, ensuring compliance and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification and/or experience in project coordination, marketing, communications, or event management.
- Demonstrated experience in planning and delivering professional events and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, promotional content, and correspondence for diverse audiences.
- High-level interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and digital communication tools.

Note: Occasional travel within the state and interstate may be required.

Position description: PD [Project Officer (OICD)] [521374].pdf

How to apply

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 7 October 2025

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

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.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

**Advertised**: 23 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**:07 Oct 2025**W. Australia Standard Time