• Opportunity to organise fun activities for students to enhance their student experience.
• Part-time (0.58 FTE) appointment on a fixed term basis for 12 months.
• Base salary range: $80,243– $88,940 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT) works to enhance recognition of UWA internationally by providing high quality intensive English language programs and allied services, including testing services. 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. In 2014, UWA CELT became a part of the office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) and has key a role in supporting and furthering the University’s international strategies.

About the opportunity

• You will 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.
• Coordinating, scheduling, disseminating information and implementing student social activities, orientation and graduation sessions to enhance 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 students from non-English language background will be critical to succeed in this role.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant administrative experience in working with students.
• A high degree of sensitivity and appropriate responsiveness to cultural diversity.

Note:

• A current “C” class drivers’ licence is a requirement of this position.
• Working days are Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 8am – 2pm. On some Fridays, your work hours are 11am to 5pm to cater for certain activities.
• You will be involved in organising student lunches, having pizza parties, hosting student BBQs.

Position description:  PD - Student Activities Officer (519955).docx

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Shiau Lin Seah Barnett at shiaulin.barnett@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 9th May 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.

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