Centre Team Leader

• 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: 521261

Work type: Full Time

Location: Crawley

Categories: Administration & Executive support

Centre Team Leader

• Leadership role within a collegiate and multi-disciplinary UWA centre.
• Diverse and rewarding role as part of a growing team.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for 2 years & 8 months.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS) was formally launched in 2023 and is now a recognised key multidisciplinary research centre at The University of Western Australia (UWA). The CWSS team includes research academics, postdoctoral fellows and other research staff, and research higher degree (PhD) members, plus project partners. CWSS provides research leadership in water and spatial science in Western Australia. This position is critical to the goals of growing the centre as the preferred research partner at local, national and international levels. This position will provide administrative support of CWSS, and together with the Centre co-directors will form the Centre leadership team. This position will focus on supporting the delivery of flagship projects through the Centre for Water and Spatial Science at UWA.

About the opportunity

• You will work with the Centre Co-Directors to provide advice and direction for the Centre for Water and Spatial Science (CWSS) as part of the leadership team.
• Respond to diverse inquiries, utilising your expertise and judgment to independently analyse and solve problems.
• You will assist in implementing new initiatives to support more efficient Centre functions and help drive continued Centre growth. Your role will support project governance by providing administrative and logistical support to key centre initiatives and individual projects.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including preparing nuanced Centre and project outputs tailored to a range of different audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, train, support and mentor junior staff.
• Substantial experience with web-design and other creative content skills to develop communications deliverables for the Centre and key projects.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to budgeting, long term planning, leading and delivering advice and direction as part of a leadership team.

Note:

• Occasional weekend work.
• Some after-hours work may be required.
• Current "C" class driver's licence is desirable

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nik Callow at

How to apply

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 Tuesday 16th September 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.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

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Advertised: 09 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Sep 2025 W. Australia Standard Time