Administrative Assistant - Crawley, Australia - University Of Western Australia

University Of Western Australia
University Of Western Australia
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Crawley, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Social Sciences

  • Work on a research project that is contributing to development in Africa and the Indian Ocean region, and support the new Ethnography Lab of WA.
  • Parttime (24 hrs/fortnight) appointment on a 1year fixed term basis
  • Base salary range: Level 4 $70,905 $75,319 p.a. (pro rata) 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


The Ethnography Lab of Western Australia is a collaboration between The University of Western Australia (UWA), Curtin University, Edith Cowan University, the Western Australian Museum, and the State Library of Western Australia.

The Ethnography Lab develops innovative, co-designed ethnographic methods, and is forging new, co-produced ethnographic representations, using the very latest digital technologies.


About the opportunity

About you
You should be hardworking, and have good writing, and other communication, skills. You should be able to plan project work on your own, and be able to carry this through. You should have a commitment to the development of ethnographic methods in social research.

To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate:

  • Year 12 or equivalent competency
  • Welldeveloped written and verbal communication skills
  • Welldeveloped organisational skills with the demonstrated ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and get others to do likewise
  • Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team
  • Welldeveloped skills in relationship management with internal and external stakeholders
  • Knowledge of Ethnographic Methods (desirable)
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: Administration Officer -

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 10th
September 2023
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.


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 oncampus childcare facilities for child 6 weeks to kindy.
  • We facilitate flexible working, with parttime and jobsharing 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.
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