Candidature Progression Officer

• Work with a specialist team dedicated to the management of Higher Degree by Research admissions, candidature, scholarships and examinations
• Full-time appointment on a fixed-term basis until December 2024.
• Base salary range (Level 6): $ 87,460 – $ 92,430 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The GRS manages Admissions, Candidature, Examinations and Scholarship allocations for Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and applicants, as well as providing skills and professional development to both students and supervisors.

About the opportunity

You will focus on administration workflows and communications across the Higher Degree Research Candidate life cycle (commencement, progression and completion).

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent
• Substantial relevant senior administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Knowledge of relevant policies and procedures for the administration of Higher Degrees by Research
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft cases, correspondence and communicate effectively with multiple and diverse stakeholders
• Highly developed organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Position Description - Candidature Progression Officer (517838).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kamari Houlis at [email protected]

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 10 July 2024

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, 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 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 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.