• Contribute to alumni engagement activities that involve business, global, and high-profile graduates.
• Contribute to cross-team initiatives and engagement programs to strengthen alumni connections.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $100,524 – $111,534 p.a. (pro-rata) 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

• Develop positive internal and external stakeholder relationships through School, student and alumni connections.
• Plan, implement, and assess alumni outreach and engagement, including volunteer programs and initiatives.
• Maximise UWA relevance in the lives of graduates along with active and meaningful alumni participation in the life of UWA.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and high-level consultation, collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to build lasting business relationships, provide excellent client service and work effectively with people, including key contacts and volunteers.
• Highly developed management and organisational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent research, analysis, communication and presentation skills, including experience preparing and presenting proposals, assessments and reports, eDMs and social content.

Position description:  Senior Alumni Engagement Officer 520163.docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Daniel Ruiz Alzate at daniel.ruizalzate@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 Wednesday, 14 May 2025.

This position is only open to Current UWA staff.

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.