• Join the University’s Alumni team to connect alumni in meaningful participation,
• Contribute your ideas and share your passion to make difference to alumni,
• Full-time (1 FTE) fixed term contract (21.01.2025 to l 31.8.2026)
• Base salary range: $100,524 – $111,534 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

Development and Alumni Relations [DAR] oversees the University’s alumni, philanthropic and community strategies. The function works collaboratively across the University to embed philanthropic and engagement activity into the University’s operations. The core responsibility of the team is to lead and build on the University’s alumni, donor, and community relations to advance the University goals.

About the opportunity

• This role supports UWA’s alumni engagement goals, fostering lifelong relationships between alumni and UWA, helping to build a vibrant, dynamic, and engaged alumni community.
• You will develop and implement innovative alumni programs, events, and communications to engage alumni effectively and strengthen their ties to UWA,
• Your role will draw on alumni affinities, plan and implement alumni engagement initiatives and activities that connect graduates with Schools, special interest [e.g. sporting] groups and students.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high-level consultation, collaboration and problem-solving skills and the ability to provide advice and support to senior staff.
• Proven ability to build lasting business relationships, provide excellent client service and work effectively with people, including key stakeholders and volunteers.
• Proficiency in a range of computer skills, including the creation of eDMs.
• Experience working in a customer orientated work environment.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION Senior Alumni Engagement Officer (519127).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Keiran Hargreaves at keiran.hargreaves@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.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on 3^rd January 2025.

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

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, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

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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.

If you have queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, please 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.