Project Officer - Get Hired Fast

We are looking to hire a brilliant Project Officer to join our exceptional team at The University of Western Australia in Crawley 6009, WA.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Officer is an amazing opportunity to develop relevant skills.
If you are strong in project management, decision-making and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Project Officer at The University of Western Australia today!

Development & Alumni Relations

• Opportunity to be part of UWA’s dynamic Development team
• Full-time appointment on a fixed term basis for six months
• Base salary range: Level 5 $73,982 – $81,999 p.a. plus 17% superannuation

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team

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’s goals.

About the opportunity

As the appointee you will, under general direction, consult broadly with internal stakeholders to coordinate process improvement projects within DAR. You will focus on two special projects and initiate planning, development and implementation as follows:

Project 1: Undertake a broad internal review of coursework scholarship programs, contributing to workflow improvements and renewing philanthropic commitments.

Project 2: Undertake imperative data collation and CRM updates for the Trusts & Foundations portfolio. This will involve relationship mapping of our major prospects to aid cultivation and CRM data capture to aid transparency of opportunity.

About you

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate :

• Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency
• Relevant experience managing projects in complex large organisations, preferably within the Development and Alumni Relations context
• Demonstrated experience in finding solutions to complex process and workflow challenges
• Highly developed written and verbal communications skills with the ability to compose and deliver reports and recommendations
• Highly developed planning and organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
• Highly developed interpersonal skills with an ability to collaborate with colleagues across organisations to achieve collective success.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email
• Ability to work independently, lead projects, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team

About your application

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Project Officer - 514176.pdf

You are required to address the selection criteria in your submission in a separate document. For information to assist you with compiling statements to answer the selection criteria, please visit Addressing the selection criteria

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday 16 April 2023

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Laura Burton on View phone number on uniroles.com.au or at View email address on uniroles.com.au

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details : Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at View email address on uniroles.com.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.

Full-time

Benefits of working as a Project Officer in Crawley 6009, WA:

● Company offers great benefits
● Advancement opportunities
● Competitive salary