Office Manager

UWA; Western Australia; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia invites applications for the Office Manager role in the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) Office. This full-time, ongoing appointment supports executive operations, governance activities, and stakeholder communications at UWA.

You will provide high-level administrative leadership, manage committee processes, and coordinate planning and reporting to deliver the portfolio’s priorities. Internal applicants only.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting executive leaders, committees or governance forums.
• Ability to prepare agendas, papers, minutes and action tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for briefings and reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) Office.
• Provide senior executive support across governance, committee management, planning, budgeting and reporting.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver strategic priorities.

Skills

Executive support

Office management

Governance support

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Digital literacy

Education

Tertiary qualifications

Experience in senior executive roles

Tools

Agenda & minutes

MS Office

Job description

• Join a high-performing executive office at a globally recognised Group of Eight university.


• Full-time (1 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.


• Base salary range: $120,912 – $132,161 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) provides strategic oversight of education, student experience, and international recruitment at The University of Western Australia.

The portfolio spans curriculum management, academic quality and standards, learning and teaching, student wellbeing and access, global engagement, lifelong learning, student administration, experiential and work-integrated learning, and international recruitment. The Office plays a critical role in translating strategic priorities into operational outcomes, ensuring resources, governance, and initiatives are effectively aligned to support student success and advance the University's strategic objectives.

About the opportunity

• Lead the efficient day-to-day operations of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education and Student Experience) Office, ensuring a responsive, professional, and high-performing executive support function.


• Provide senior executive support across governance, committee management, stakeholder engagement, planning, budgeting, reporting, and strategic initiatives.


• Act as a trusted adviser and key coordination point between the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, supporting the delivery of strategic priorities across the education portfolio.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications and/or substantial experience in a senior executive support, office management, executive officer, or business operations role.


• Demonstrated experience supporting executive leaders, committees, governance forums, or senior decision-making bodies, including preparation of agendas, papers, minutes, and action tracking.


• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare executive briefings, reports, correspondence, and stakeholder communications of a high standard.


• Strong organisational, project coordination, and prioritisation skills, with proven ability to manage competing deadlines, exercise initiative, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.


• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and sound judgement when handling sensitive information, together with strong digital literacy and a commitment to delivering high-quality client service.

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.

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To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Gemma Richman at [e-mail]

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Zen Huang at [e-mail]

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Wednesday, 04 November 2026

This position is only open to Current UWA staff

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.

Learn more about us.

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, ... 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.