• Contribute to programs that shape student engagement, leadership, and wellbeing at a leading university.
• Work closely with diverse teams and stakeholders to deliver innovative student experience initiatives.
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis from 1 April 2026 until 2 January 2028.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Division of Student Life sits within the UWA Education Portfolio, overseen by the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Education. Together with the Division of Student Accommodation and Community, Student Life plays an integral role in the shared strategic goal of providing a world-class student experience.

The Division has five core functions, Student Administration, Student Offices, International Student Experience and Global Learning, Student Equity and Success, and Student Wellbeing and Engagement. The scope of services centre on the student journey, from the provision of student programs and activities that support and promote access to UWA, to student enrolment, course planning, transition, and progression through the lifecycle of study to graduation. The Division is also responsible for the delivery of services that promote academic success and support wellbeing and engagement for an enhanced student experience. Student Life works closely with the Student Guild, affiliated residential colleges and the wider UWA Education portfolio.

The Student Wellbeing and Engagement teams facilitates a high-quality student experience through the provision of integrated and comprehensive services. The Wellbeing team is responsible for the delivery of the UWA Mental Health and Wellbeing Framework focusing on opportunities for early intervention and timely access to low barrier services. Student Wellbeing has four broad areas of Counselling services; early intervention services and cohort initiatives in Student Wellbeing; Student Engagement and the provision of a contemporary onboarding experience and the creation of a Respectful and Safer Communities team, as a priority strategic initiative.

About the opportunity

• The Division of Student Life, part of UWA’s Education Portfolio, focuses on delivering a world-class student experience through services spanning the entire student lifecycle—from enrolment to graduation.
• Core functions include Student Administration, International Student Experience, Student Equity and Success, and Student Wellbeing and Engagement, with strong collaboration across UWA and the Student Guild.
• The Student Wellbeing and Engagement team drives mental health initiatives, early intervention services, onboarding programs, and respectful community strategies to enhance student belonging and success.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
• Substantial relevant experience in the promotion of programs including the development and dissemination of promotional material, both in hard copy and electronic form.
• Demonstrated understanding of relevant issues impacting on student engagement and belonging and how that affects the success and progression of undergraduate and postgraduate coursework students.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly developed organisational skills with the ability to coordinate large scale events, set priorities and meet deadlines.

Position description:  PD [Student Engagement Officer] [521930].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Abbey O’Donnell at abbey.odonnell@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, 18 January 2026

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 people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.