Academic Services Officer - Kalgoorlie

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is seeking a motivated administrative professional to support the Rural Clinical School operations for medical student placements across Western Australia. This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 2 years.

You will coordinate administrative and logistical services, provide high-quality advice to students and staff, and contribute to process improvements. Applicants must reside in the appointment area; base salary is AUD 86,540–95,920 pro-rata with 17%

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience providing high-level admin support in a complex, service-oriented environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills; ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and business systems; commitment to teamwork and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver a broad range of administrative and logistical services that support the successful delivery of rural medical student placement programs.
• Provide high-quality advice and support to students, staff and external stakeholders, responding to complex enquiries with initiative, judgement and a customer-focused approach.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing administrative processes, systems and workflows that support effective program delivery and the student experience.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About The University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is one of Australia's leading universities and has an international reputation for excellence in teaching, learning and research.It has almost 24,000 students enrolled across four...

• Make a meaningful contribution to improving health outcomes in rural and remote communities through high-quality student and academic support.


• You must reside in the town of appointment or the immediate surrounding area.


• District Allowance applied to those living in the immediate area.


• We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.


• Full-time appointment on fixed term basis for 2 years.


• Base salary range: $86,540– $95,920 p¿p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Academic Services team provides high-quality administrative and academic support services to students, academic staff and professional staff across the University, with a strong focus on service excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA), part of the UWA Medical School, delivers rural clinical training for medical students from The University of Western Australia, Curtin University and The University of Notre Dame Australia. Operating across a network spanning more than 3,500 kilometres throughout Western Australia, RCSWA plays a vital role in developing the rural medical workforce and improving health outcomes in rural and remote communities.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate and deliver a broad range of administrative and logistical services that support the successful delivery of rural medical student placement programs.


• Provide high-quality advice and support to students, staff and external stakeholders, responding to complex enquiries with initiative, judgement and a customer-focused approach.


• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing administrative processes, systems and workflows that support effective program delivery and the student experience.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education, training and administrative experience.


• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support in a complex, service-oriented environment.


• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, students and external stakeholders.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business systems, together with a commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement and quality service delivery.

Note

As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 15 November 2026.

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

Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

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 are committed to fostering a safe environment for all, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community, and people living with disability.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application. Alternatively, you can contact us for assistance during the recruitment process.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.