Adviser (Internships)

**McCusker Centre for Citizenship**
- Full-time, fixed-term appointment for 12 months
- Salary range: Level 6 $84,665 - $89,477 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked amongst the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. With an enviable 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 McCusker Centre for Citizenship (The Centre) was established in late 2015. The Centre is collaborating with students and the broader UWA community, not for profit and community organisations, industry, government and business to make a difference in our communities locally, nationally and globally.

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship offers an award winning structured, quality internship program with not for profit, community and government organisations locally, regionally and globally. Since establishment, more than 1,700 internships have been undertaken contributing more than 190,000 hours of service to the community.

The Centre also offers students a selection of other programs for example, global exchange, global internships, mentoring and academic units focused on citizenship.

**About the opportunity**

As the appointee you will, under limited direction, work closely with the Industry Partnerships Manager and Centre Director to support the delivery of the internship program at the McCusker Centre for Citizenship.

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

- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent competency
- Experience in working closely with students, student systems and industry partners to deliver a quality program
- Highly developed written and oral communication skills with emphasis on attention to detail and ability to communicate with diverse audiences
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines and deliver on specific outcomes
- Ability to critically analyse and problem solve to identify service improvements and efficiencies
- Ability to work independently, show initiative and work effectively in a team environment

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description.