• Part-time (62 hours/fortnight) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $83,212 – $92,231 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

People & Culture plays a critical role in the University achieving its challenging aims and ambitions. UWA’s strategy for the development and performance of its people is at the core of the University’s planning. The ability of P&C professionals to partner effectively with senior leadership teams across the University is crucial to develop opportunities and provide practical and innovative solutions to achieve academic and business goals.

About the opportunity

• Contribute to delivering a seamless and high‑quality onboarding experience for new employees by coordinating contracts, pre‑employment requirements and induction activities.
• Work closely with Talent Acquisition, P&C Contracts and wider university departments to ensure accurate transactional processing and effective cross‑team collaboration.
• Play a key role in supporting continuous improvement initiatives by upholding operational excellence, improving processes and ensuring consistent, service‑focused support to staff and new hires.

About you 

• You demonstrate strong HR or onboarding experience, supported by relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent capability.
• You bring excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, enabling you to build trust, provide accurate advice and create a positive experience for new hires.
• You are highly organised, detail‑focused and confident managing high‑volume queries, documentation and system data entry within strict deadlines.
• You work proactively and independently, using initiative to resolve queries, maintain confidentiality and provide quality customer service to stakeholders.
• You are familiar with HRIS platforms (or capable of quickly learning them), and confident preparing reports, coordinating onboarding activities and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Note:

• Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations.
• A current National Police Clearance.

Position description:  POSITION DESCRIPTION P & C Officer (522730).docx

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: Friday 13th March 2026.

• This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia with ongoing work rights.
• This opportunity is open to current UWA staff as part of an internal mobility process.

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

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.