Development Coordinator – Indigenous Higher Degree by Research (HDR)

School of Indigenous Studies

• Level 7-8, full-time appointment on a three-year fixed term basis
• Base salary range: $92,679 – $112,981 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

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.

About the team
The Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor Indigenous Education (PVCIE) is responsible for leading the University of Western Australia’s Indigenous Education Strategy which encompasses all areas of the University’s activities. The PVCIE provides strategic leadership of the School of Indigenous Studies and is responsible for the operations and strategic developments of the Berndt Museum, and the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. Through these entities the office has responsibility to deliver multi-disciplinary teaching and research programs and provide specialised support and services to current and future Indigenous students.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the Pro Vice Chancellor Indigenous Education, you will coordinate the development of policy, strategy, recruitment and specialised support and services for Indigenous Higher Degree by Research students at UWA across all Schools. You will also have responsibility to provide relevant training and guidance HDR supervisors; and will work across the university to establish strong partnerships with Schools to maximise Indigenous access and success in higher degree by research courses.

About you
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate a relevant (tertiary) qualification, a well-developed understanding of the Australian Higher Education sector and the issues and challenges facing Indigenous HDR students. You will also demonstrate the ability to work effectively with Indigenous people, in particular, with Indigenous HDR students. In addition, you will demonstrate a well-developed understanding of Indigenous research protocols and methodologies.

About your application
Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:   Position description – Development Coordinator (512614).pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria .

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 7 November 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Nerry Nichols, Business Manager on (08) 6488 7336 or at nerry.nichols@uwa.edu.au . 

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

Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Advertised:24 Oct 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:07 Nov 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time