At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead community engagement and outreach strategies to broaden access to higher education.
- Company: Join UWA, a top-ranked university with a commitment to excellence and inclusion.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working options, generous leave, and up to 25% course discounts.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to fostering educational access and success.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact for underrepresented communities while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications or experience in community engagement and strategic planning.
The predicted salary is between 132161 - 132161 $ per year.
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...
- Coordinate strategic outreach, engagement and access activities that help broaden participation in higher education.
- Be part of team that strives to create meaningful impact for regional, remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and other underrepresented communities.
- Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 24 months.
- Base salary range: $120,912 – $132,161 p. a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.
- About the area
The University of Western Australia is committed to expanding access to higher education and supporting students from underrepresented backgrounds to achieve their aspirations.
Within Student Life and Community, this role supports a range of university-wide initiatives including the Equity Plan, Regional Plan, and Priority Cohort Access and Growth Plan.
Together, these strategies strengthen educational access, participation and success for students from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, regional, remote and low socio-economic backgrounds.
By working collaboratively across the University and with external partners, the team helps create inclusive pathways into higher education while building strong community connections throughout Western Australia.
- About the opportunity
- Lead the design and implementation of community engagement, outreach and access strategies, including targeted plans for priority regional communities and underrepresented student cohorts.
- Provide strategic coordination, stakeholder engagement and governance support to ensure outreach initiatives are aligned, impactful, culturally appropriate and responsive to community needs.
- Develop data, evaluation and reporting frameworks that generate actionable insights, support continuous improvement and demonstrate program outcomes and impact.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent experience in community engagement, education, outreach, stakeholder partnerships, project delivery or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience developing and implementing strategic plans, programs or initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes.
- Strong analytical and evaluation capability, including experience using data and evidence to inform planning, reporting and continuous improvement.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams, governance groups and external partners.
- Proven ability to engage respectfully and effectively with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, student groups and regional stakeholders.
- Note
Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.
A current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check, and "C" class driver's licence will be required by the successful applicant.
- Closing date
- 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday 27 th August
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
- Flexible working options.
- Generous paid leave including parental leave.
- Up to 17% employer paid superannuation.
- Salary packaging available.
- Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.
- Up to 25% discount on eligible UWA full-fee courses.
- Discounted health insurance.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- 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.
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