Senior School Officer

$84,470 - $93,865 pa (HEW5)

Ongoing, Full-time, Joondalup Campus

Open to candidates with relevant working rights

SENIOR SCHOOL OFFICER (ENGAGEMENT)

SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

JOONDALUP

$84,470 - $93,865 pa (HEW5)

ONGOING, FULL-TIME

Edith Cowan University

Are you ready to belong to a dynamic community where courage, creativity, and optimism are essential elements of our DNA? At ECU we're inspired by the incredible achievements of Edith Cowan, the first woman elected to an Australian parliament and a lifelong champion of education. Empowered by her legacy, we're united in our vision to lead the sector in educational experience and expand our impact through world-class research.

Embrace an opportunity to become part of something extraordinary.

The School of Engineering

The School of Engineering has an excellent track record of rapid expansion and program diversification, whilst maintaining exceptional rigour and quality in the delivery of engineering programs at Bachelor, Masters, and PhD levels.

The School has a strong commitment to delivering very high quality engineering education with depth and breath, producing world class research outcomes, and engaging with and community stakeholders to the benefit of teaching and research activities and to improve graduate outcomes. The School of Engineering has strong track record of partnership with world-class research organisations, Industry and of achieving outcomes and impact.

About the Opportunity

The School of Engineering is seeking a dynamic, motivated, and enthusiastic Senior School Officer (Engagement) to join our operational team. This role is integral to supporting the School's operations, staff, and students, with a particular focus on high school and outreach engagement activities.

As the Senior School Officer (Engagement), you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and delivery of efficient and impactful engagement programs. You will help build connections with schools and the broader community, assist in organising events and initiatives, and support communication efforts to enhance engagement with prospective students and stakeholders.

You will also be responsible for tracking and reporting outreach activities, ensuring they align with the School's strategic goals and deliver meaningful outcomes.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative and fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is committed to delivering high-quality service and engagement experiences.

About you

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Demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver a broad range of high level administrative services and functions with attention to detail and ability to accurately maintain administrative systems and procedures.

Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships and communicate effectively with a diverse range of people, including secondary school students, teachers, and other stakeholders, while working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Possess strong computer literacy skills demonstrated through ability to efficiently use a wide range of software and digital tools to support workplace productivity and communication.

Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated ability to proactively identify potential challenges, independently develop timely solutions, and take initiative in completing tasks.

Benefits of working at ECU

At ECU we're committed to fostering a positive employment experience and believe this is fundamental to the success and satisfaction of our employees. Growth and development matter here, because we recognise people are at the centre of everything we do. Our thriving work culture is guided by the ECU values and complemented by a range of employee benefits; visit our website to read about flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, our commitment to Wellbeing, exclusive corporate discounts and industry-leading superannuation.

Contact

Please contact Ms Daizee Wiles, Domestic Market Coordinator at or email at

Application Process

Please upload an up-to-date resume along with a statement addressing the .

Advert Closure

Applications close 23 November 2025 at 11:30pm AWST.

ECU reserves the right to close the advertisement before the stated closing date, and encourage applicants to submit their applications early.

PLEASE NOTE: APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE THE RELEVANT WORKING RIGHTS TO FILL THIS POSITION.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace with specific strategies and initiatives in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. We strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.

We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age and faith. For more information on our commitment to equity and diversity, please visit our Inclusive Workplace website.

At ECU, we are committed to supporting adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, as well as during employment. We actively encourage people with disability to apply to ECU. To discuss how we can support adjustment requirements, please contact the person listed above.