Senior Student Experience Officer (Indigenous)

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate recruitment, enrolment, orientation, and ongoing support for Indigenous students.
• Provide high-level guidance regarding career development, professional leadership, and global study opportunities.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date student records within university systems.
• Lead impactful programs designed to enhance the Indigenous student experience and success.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial experience in program development and service delivery for Indigenous students.
• Extensive knowledge of Western Australian education systems and Indigenous higher education at local and national levels.
• Demonstrated capacity to support students in developing academic skills for tertiary success.
• Current Working with Children Check and a "C" class driver’s licence.
• This position is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants only.

Benefits

• 17% superannuation.
• Flexible working options considered.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave (after one year of service) and 36 weeks (after five years).
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase additional leave.
• Salary packaging options and up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months of continuous service.

About the Company

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research-intensive universities and is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world. UWA is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, and culturally diverse communities.