Project Coordinator First Year Experience
Project Coordinator First Year Experience
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Job Description
- Shape the FirstYear Experience at UWA Play a pivotal role in designing and coordinating universitywide initiatives that enhance student belonging retention and success.
- Collaborate and Innovate Work closely with academic leaders student engagement teams and professional staff to develop and implement impactful programs that support student transition.
- Fulltime 1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
- Base salary range: $100524.00 $111534.00 p.a. plus 17 superannuation.
About the area
The Student Equity and Success teams focus on ensuring access support and enrichment for all students fostering an inclusive student experience through academic and cocurricular programs. They coordinate the First Year Experience and oversee the Student Access and Participation Framework which promotes local ownership and accountability in empowering students to aspire to achieve and thrive at university. Their initiatives help remove barriers and enhance student success particularly for equity cohorts and those entering via alternative pathways.
The Student Success team leads the Academic Skills Centre and delivers programs that build students study writing communication English STEM and research skills. Through workshops dropins online sessions and interactive resources they support students at key transition points such as firstyear students and those identified as at risk. Their work fosters learning communities and provides tailored support for diverse student backgrounds ensuring all students have the tools to succeed at UWA.
About the opportunity
- You will coordinate the universitywide UWA First Year Experience (FYE) Program ensuring a cohesive and intentional approach to supporting new students.
- Collaborate with key stakeholders including Student Engagement and academic leaders to foster belonging retention and success.
- Your role involves aligning and coordinating FYE activities across Schools managing digital resources engaging stakeholders facilitating communication and continuously evaluating and improving the program.
About you
- Relevant tertiary qualification or demonstrated equivalent competency.
- Substantial relevant experience at an appropriate level.
- Proven ability to coordinate complex programs ensuring effective collaboration across diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to work collaboratively at all levels including academic and professional staff.
- Understanding of current trends challenges and best practices in higher education particularly relating to student engagement retention and transition.
Position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION Project Coordinator First Year Experience 519822.docx
To learn more about this opportunity please contact Dr Adam Nicol at
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 Monday 7th April 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 Australias top university.
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 with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6digit job reference number.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
