Academic Services Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level academic and administrative support to staff and students at the Northam site
• Coordinate a broad range of academic services and office operations to ensure efficient delivery of medical training
• Play a key role in fostering a positive and supportive learning and living environment for rural medical students

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level
• Proficient computing skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet, and email
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and work productively as part of a team

Benefits

• Flexible working options considered
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more
• 17% superannuation and district allowance
• Salary packaging options and incremental progression based on continuous service
• Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities. This role is part of the Rural Clinical School of Western Australia, which provides vital rural clinical training to enhance the medical workforce in regional areas.