Onboarding Coordinator, Postgraduate

• Seeking a dynamic individual for the planning, design, and execution of University orientation and onboarding programs
• Level 6, full-time appointment on fixed term basis for 2 years
• Base salary range: $87,460– $92,430 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 Directorate of Student Life sits within the Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education. Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.

The Directorate has five core divisions, 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 Directorate 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.

The division of Student Wellbeing and Engagement facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The Wellbeing team is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework focusing on opportunities for early intervention and timely access to low barrier services. Student Wellbeing and Engagement has four broad areas of Counselling and Psychological services; early intervention services and cohort initiatives in Student Wellbeing; Student Engagement and the provision of a contemporary onboarding experience; and primary prevention initiatives and secondary response to gender-based violence through the Respectful and Safer Communities team.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under general direction, assist in the planning, design and delivery of the University’s orientation and onboarding programs, including specialist programs for postgraduate students, including students transitioning to university from non-traditional pathways or backgrounds.

You will lead a team of casual staff who support the onboarding of commencing postgraduate (domestic and international) students. This is achieved through various programs and activities by way of an integrated service model and liaising closely with key stakeholders in Schools, UWA Student Guild and other Student Life teams.

To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial senior relevant experience at an appropriate level, including the development and dissemination of promotional material, both in hard copy and electronic form
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the relevant issues impacting on the successful transition of commencing postgraduate coursework students
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines, particularly in coordinating large scale events

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: PD [Onboarding Coordinator (Postgraduate)] [517408].pdf

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

You may also submit an additional statement (1 page max) outlining any personal circumstances which should be considered when assessing your application. Applicants who have experienced periods of academic/professional interruption or other relevant events can include a description of achievements relative to opportunity in this statement.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 7 July 2024

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Fiona McAuliffe at [email protected]

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

Previous applicants are not required to submit a new application.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

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.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.