Adviser (Internships)

About the area

The McCusker Centre for Citizenship (The Centre) was established in late 2015. The Centre is collaborating with students and the broader UWA community not for profit and community organisations and government agencies to make a difference in our communities locally nationally and globally. The McCusker Centre for Citizenship offers an award winning structured quality internship program. Since establishment more than 4990 internships have been undertaken contributing more than 524702 hours of service to the community. The Centre also offers students a selection of other academic units focused on active citizenship.

About the opportunity

• Support the delivery and efficient operation of the internship program through high-level coordination administration and stakeholder engagement.
• Act as the main contact for students and partners providing quality advice and resolving issues to ensure positive outcomes.
• Collaborate with the Manager and Senior Coordinator to improve processes analyse data and contribute to strategic program development.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline or equivalent competency.
• Experience in working closely with students student systems and industry partners to deliver a quality program.
• Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines and deliver on specific outcomes.
• Ability to critically analyse and problem solve to identify service improvements and efficiencies.
• Proficiency in a range of computing skills in word processing spreadsheets and project plans databases internet email and website development.

Position description : PD - Adviser (Internships) (521644).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity please contact Barbara Goodwin 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 Sunday 23 November 2025

Please note : Interviews are likely going to be held in the week commencing 24

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November 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.

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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 with details of your query. To enable a quick response please include the 6-digit job reference number.

Required Experience :

Intern

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1