School Operations Assistant/Officer

About the role

The School Operations Assistant/Officer provides seamless administrative support to the UWA School of Engineering. This fixed‑term, three‑year position focuses on delivering high‑quality services, improving processes, and supporting research students and academic staff.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate research student administration, graduate research activities, and scholarship processes.
• Manage office operations, including meetings, events, and record‑keeping.
• Collaborate with Schools Operations teams to support teaching programmes and respond to complex enquiries.
• Provide policy and procedural advice and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify and implement improvements to administrative workflows and practices.

Required profile

• Relevant tertiary qualification or substantial administrative experience at an appropriate level.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational abilities with a proven track record of meeting deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency in word processing.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets.
• Proficiency in databases.
• Competence with internet and email tools.

What we offer

• Base salary range $86,540 – $95,920 per annum (pro‑rata) plus 17% superannuation.
• Opportunity to work within a leading engineering school at a major Australian university.
• Professional development and collaborative work environment.