• Play a key role connecting students with industry through high impact mentoring programs.
• Contribute to a team supporting students on their future career journey.
• Full-time (1.0 FTE) appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $104,243 – $115,661 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise is responsible for strategic leadership and oversight of digital uplift across the full student lifecycle, including both digital enablement initiatives and digital development and capability support. The Office leads the development of innovations in partnerships with third party organisations and industry, and advances UWA’s short course and micro-credentials within the UWA Lifelong Learning and Continuing Education framework. The Office of Education Innovation and Enterprise also consolidates multiple initiatives with respect to experiential learning at curricula and co-curricular levels to develop an overall strategy for employability, and broader forms of career development initiatives through establishing and maintaining solid partnerships and engagement with Industry to stay abreast of skill requirements and resourcing needs.

About the opportunity

• Oversee the consistent and successful delivery of career mentoring programs and specified projects within the Employability and Career Development team.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with industry partners, internal stakeholders, schools and service providers, including generating leads for new partnerships and opportunities in close collaboration in relation to the career mentoring
• Promote the exchange of knowledge and expertise between UWA and industry partners, and maintain currency with the latest trends and developments in the job market.

About you

• Degree with relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Relevant project coordination experience at an appropriate level.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Sound analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to respond positively to challenge and change.
• Highly developed financial acumen.

Special Requirements

• Some after-hours work may be required.
• Working knowledge of the Higher Education sector and career development/employability trends is desirable.
• Completion of or working towards a post-graduate degree is desirable.

Position description: PD - Senior Coordinator, Career Mentoring (521102).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ryan Whiddett at [email protected]

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 Wednesday 20 August 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 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. Alternatively, please contact the Talent team at [email protected] with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.