Head of College

• Lead one of Australia’s largest university residential communities, shaping the experience of more than 750 students.
• Full-time appointment on an ongoing basis.
• Competitive senior management salary package plus 17% superannuation

About the area

University Hall (UniHall) is UWA’s residential college and home to more than 750 students from Western Australia, across Australia and around the world. Located alongside the UWA campus, the Swan River and Kings Park, UniHall is renowned for its diverse, inclusive and vibrant living-learning community.

As Head of College, you will play a pivotal role in fostering a safe, supportive and high-performing residential environment where students can thrive academically, socially and personally.

About the opportunity

• Provide strategic leadership for all aspects of University Hall, including residential education, student wellbeing, community development, operations, facilities and financial performance.
• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary team to deliver an outstanding student experience through academic support, leadership development programmes, wellbeing initiatives, extracurricular activities and pastoral care.
• Build strong partnerships with students, staff, alumni, community stakeholders and the broader University to position University Hall as a leading collegiate residential community in Australia.

About you

• Relevant tertiary qualification, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.
• Demonstrated senior leadership experience with a proven ability to drive strategic initiatives, organisational change and continuous improvement.
• Strong financial and operational management capability, including budget oversight, business planning and performance management.
• Proven people leadership skills with experience building high-performing teams, developing talent and fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion and service excellence.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, communication and relationship-building skills, with an understanding of student wellbeing, pastoral care and duty of care responsibilities within a residential or comparable community environment.

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. A current National Police Clearance, WA Working with Children Check will be required by the successful applicant.

Position description:  PD [Head of College] [524264].pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Kathy-Mae Tondut at kathy-mae.tondut@uwa.edu.au  

For enquiries on the recruitment process, please contact Talent Advisor, Petrina Gomez at petrina.gomez@uwa.edu.au  

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 Friday, 28 August 2026

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

Please note: Unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted outside of formal channels.

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, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, 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. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.