Job Description

• Make a meaningful contribution to improving health outcomes in rural and remote communities through high-quality student and academic support.
• You must reside in the town of appointment or the immediate surrounding area.
• District Allowance applied to those living in the immediate area.
• We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Full-time appointment on fixed term basis for 2 years.
• Base salary range: $86,540– $95,920 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Academic Services team provides high-quality administrative and academic support services to students, academic staff and professional staff across the University, with a strong focus on service excellence, collaboration and continuous improvement.

The Rural Clinical School of Western Australia (RCSWA), part of the UWA Medical School, delivers rural clinical training for medical students from The University of Western Australia, Curtin University and The University of Notre Dame Australia. Operating across a network spanning more than 3,500 kilometres throughout Western Australia, RCSWA plays a vital role in developing the rural medical workforce and improving health outcomes in rural and remote communities.

About the opportunity

• Coordinate and deliver a broad range of administrative and logistical services that support the successful delivery of rural medical student placement programs.
• Provide high-quality advice and support to students, staff and external stakeholders, responding to complex enquiries with initiative, judgement and a customer-focused approach.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by enhancing administrative processes, systems and workflows that support effective program delivery and the student experience.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of education, training and administrative experience.
• Demonstrated experience providing high-level administrative support in a complex, service-oriented environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with colleagues, students and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and business systems, together with a commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement and quality service delivery.

Note: As part of the recruitment process, candidates will be required to complete declarations in accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence.

Position description: PD [Academic Services Officer] [524746].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Robyn Fortune at robyn.fortune@rcswa.edu.au

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor at petrina.gomez@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, 15 November 2026.

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

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, 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. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.