Casual - Project Administrative Officer

• Casual, part-time (0.6 FTE, negotiable) appointment.

About the opportunity

• Provide high-quality administrative and project support for the Einstein-First Project, a nationally significant curriculum reform initiative based within the School of Physics, Mathematics and Computing at UWA, supporting the delivery of research, education and outreach activities.
• Coordinate meetings, calendars, communications and stakeholder engagement activities, including liaison with participating schools, researchers, government representatives, donors and other external partners.
• Support project operations through records management, research data administration, ethics documentation, website content coordination, newsletters, event administration and maintenance of shared digital resources and contact databases.
• Assist with the planning, promotion and delivery of teacher professional learning programs, seminars, outreach activities and other events that contribute to improving STEM engagement and education outcomes.

About you

• Relevant administrative qualifications and demonstrated experience in administration, project coordination, office management or a similar support role.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to prepare, edit and maintain accurate, professional documentation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to manage competing priorities, coordinate multiple activities simultaneously and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, show initiative, solve problems and collaborate effectively within a small, high-performing team.
• Proficiency across Microsoft Office applications, databases, online collaboration tools, email systems and digital platforms, together with experience maintaining records and stakeholder information.

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.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 20 September 2026

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

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

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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.