• Lead and contribute to the delivery of work integrated learning enhancing the UWA student experience.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis until July 2026.
• Base salary range (Level 8): $112,114 – $132,976 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of digital uplift across the full student lifecycle, including both digital enablement initiatives and digital development and capability support.
The Office consolidates multiple initiatives with respect to experiential learning at curricula and co-curricular levels to develop an overall strategy for employability, and broader forms of career development initiatives through establishing and maintaining solid partnerships and engagement with Industry to stay abreast of skill requirements and resourcing needs.

About the opportunity

You will be responsible for the operation of the Experiential Learning (including Work Integrated Learning) team.
You will use expertise and judgement to provide high level advice, guidance and decision-making in matters relating to WIL programs, and for establishing the direction of the function through development of an annual business plan with goals and strategies aligned with the Employability and Career Development framework and other objectives of the broader Employability and Experiential Learning Portfolio.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Substantial relevant management experience in a related area including budget control
• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills and ability to manage key relationships with internal and external contacts
• Excellent planning and organisational skills to effectively plan and implement multiple projects, including implementation of continuous improvement and student focussed initiatives
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including electronic records systems, word processing, spread sheets, databases, internet and email

Note: Provision of a Current Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Senior Team Lead, Experiental Learning (517793).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Whiddett at ryan.whiddett@uwa.edu.au 

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

You may submit a statement describing any personal circumstances relevant to your application. This can include academic/professional interruptions or achievements relative to opportunity.

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

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 7, July 2024

Benefits

• Work from home up to 2 days a week.
• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more. 12.5 days paid personal/carer’s leave with eligible staff receiving 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• Salary packaging options and 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

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 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 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.