Student Activities Officer

Job no:512502
Work type:part time
Location:Claremont
Categories:Student Administration / Support Services

CELT UWA

• Part-time (0.6FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months
• Base salary range: Level 5 $ 73,982 – $ 81,999 p.a. pro-rata 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 Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT) works to enhance recognition of UWA internationally by providing high quality intensive English language programs. It contributes to UWA’s priorities and operations through its expertise in the teaching, learning and testing of the English language and through its international promotional activities. Within this context, UWA CELT’s annual turnover of around $8M from tuition and test fee income enables it to be self-funding whilst making a contribution to services for the University’s students. UWA CELT is  part of the office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education) and has key a role in supporting and furthering the University’s international strategies.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under limited direction, be responsible to the Centre Manager, Centre for English Language Teaching and primarily support the development and implementation of an activities program aimed at enhancing the extracurricular student experience of international students studying at the Centre for English Language Teaching. This includes coordinating, scheduling, disseminating information and implementing student social activities, orientation and graduation sessions to engender a strong social connection and sense of community within the student body.

About you 

You will possess significant experience in planning activities for students, ideally gained in organisations that provide English language courses. Your high-level interpersonal skills and experience communicating with clients from non-English language background will be critical to succeed in this role.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant administrative experience in working with students
• Highly motivated and an ability to work independently, show initiative and work productively as part of a team
• A high degree of sensitivity and appropriate responsiveness to cultural diversity
• An extensive understanding of the issues and challenges facing international students
• Awareness of International Student visa obligations, application and enrolment processes preferred
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and structures

About your application

Full details of the position’s responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:    Position Description – Student Activities Officer – 512502.docx

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 Wednesday 12 October 2022

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Shiau Lin Seah Barnett on (08) 6488 7195 or at shiaulin.barnett@uwa.edu.au

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

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 child 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:28 Sep 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:12 Oct 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time