Expressions of Interest Opportunities

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FACULTY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
FACULTY OF EDUCATION

• 3 months secondment
• Salary range: Level 6
• Closing date: Tuesday, 25 May 2012

The Faculty of Education is seeking expressions of interest from a suitably qualified and highly motivated person to cover for our Administrative Officer who will be taking long service leave from 6th August to November 5th 2012; the appointee will administer, coordinate and advise on all student matters relating to the Faculty’s academic courses. You will be required to liaise with key stakeholders within the Faculty and the University at large, providing a central point of reference for matters relating to University policy and statutes, faculty governance, and general rules and regulations, previous experience in student enrolments is essential. This position would suit a candidate looking to gain experience at a Faculty level.

This is strategically a key role and to be successful in this position you will have initiative and a team focus.

To discuss or clarify any aspects of the position or to submit an expression of interest please contact Margaret Pryor on 6488 2380 after viewing the position documentation.

GENERAL MANAGER
The UWA Oceans Institute

• Parental Leave Contract – 9 to 12 months
• Salary Range: Level 10 Grade 1
• Closing date: 17 May 2012

The UWA Oceans Institute (OI) is an interdisciplinary research institute established in 2009 by the University of Western Australia. The Institute brings together the marine and oceanographic researchers from multiple faculties across campus with a goal to achieve international research excellence in marine science and technology to provide ocean-based solutions for humanity’s grand challenges. It is a research initiative that will foster collaboration between researchers and industry partners from different disciplines and institutions across Australia and internationally.

We are seeking a self motivated General Manager to be pivotal in the efficient and effective management of the Institute during a period of parental leave.

Working closely with the Director and Board, the General Manager will be responsible for operational planning, financial planning and management of the institute.

For further information regarding the position please contact Tracy Parker, General Manager, by email to: tracy.parker@uwa.edu.au or telephone 6488 8014. Interested persons are invited to send their CV outlining relevant skills and experience, together with a covering letter, to Tracy Parker by 5.00pm on
17 May 2012.

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - FACILITATORS
Engineering Science Major Foundation units, Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

• Various hours per week over each semester in 2012 (July-Nov)
• Casual (ORAA) salary rates apply and details are available at: http://www.hr.uwa.edu.au/hr/salary_scales/casual_teaching_rate

In 2012 the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics is launching four, exciting, new units which aim to enhance the student experience of ‘thinking like an engineer’ whilst developing skills in learning and creative problem solving and knowledge in engineering fundamentals. Each of these units will encompass weekly two-hour information sessions and two-hour practical sessions.

We are looking for facilitators who will help the students complete their tasks and develop their personal and professional awareness. Facilitators will require discipline specific knowledge/background of each unit and will attend a two-day training course prior to the start of semester for discipline specific and generic training.

In order to apply for this position you must be dedicated to student learning, a good communicator and listener and willing to learn how to facilitate rather than teach. You must be able to commit to a full semester’s engagement. Non-engineers and engineers are encouraged to apply.

For more information please contact Claire Walker on 6488 7634 or claire.walker@uwa.edu.au To apply, you need to email a short CV and a statement of why you are interested in the position.