- Support a high-impact internship program making a difference in the community.
- Collaborate with students and partners to foster active citizenship.
- Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis from 05/01/2026 until 31/12/2027.
- Base salary range: $95,231 – $100,643 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.
About the area
The McCusker Centre for Citizenship (The Centre) was established in late 2015. The Centre is collaborating with students and the broader UWA community, not for profit and community organisations and government agencies to make a difference in our communities locally, nationally and globally. The McCusker Centre for Citizenship offers an award winning structured, quality internship program. Since establishment, more than 4,990 internships have been undertaken contributing more than 524,702 hours of service to the community. The Centre also offers students a selection of other academic units focused on active citizenship.
About the opportunity
- Support the delivery and efficient operation of the internship program through high-level coordination, administration, and stakeholder engagement.
- Act as the main contact for students and partners, providing quality advice and resolving issues to ensure positive outcomes.
- Collaborate with the Manager and Senior Coordinator to improve processes, analyse data, and contribute to strategic program development.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent competency.
- Experience in working closely with students, student systems and industry partners to deliver a quality program.
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines and deliver on specific outcomes.
- Ability to critically analyse and problem solve to identify service improvements and efficiencies.
- Proficiency in a range of computing skills in word processing, spreadsheets and project plans, databases, internet, email and website development.
Position description: PD - Adviser (Internships) (521644).pdf.
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Barbara Goodwin at barbara.goodwin@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 Sunday, 23 November 2025
Please note: Interviews are likely going to be held in the week commencing 24th November 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.
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