Senior Advisor, Digital User Experience

• Shape enterprise‑scale digital experiences at a leading Australian university.
• Influence strategy, content and journeys across a major website transformation.
• Full-time (1.0) appointment on a fixed term basis until 24/12/2027.
• Base salary range: $116,262 – $127,078 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

You will join the Brand, Marketing and Recruitment division, which brings together marketing, communications and future student activities to strengthen reputation and drive student recruitment outcomes. The division leads brand strategy, digital communications, content, analytics and continuous improvement across the University’s digital ecosystem, working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.

About the opportunity

• Act as a senior UX specialist and trusted advisor, shaping end‑to‑end user journeys, information architecture and content strategy across enterprise digital platforms.
• Lead complex UX research, analysis and evidence‑based recommendations that inform future‑state experience design, prioritisation and planning.
• Partner with stakeholders and delivery teams to translate analytics, user needs and business objectives into clear experience and content direction, informing what should be built and why.

About you

• Extensive experience applying UX principles, design thinking and content architecture across large‑scale or enterprise digital environments.
• Strong capability in using data, analytics and user research insights to improve digital performance and user experience.
• Proven experience producing UX artefacts (e.g. journey maps, wireframes, interaction models) to inform technical specifications and design decisions.
• Confidence engaging senior stakeholders, managing expectations and aligning experience outcomes to business goals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work autonomously, prioritise effectively and meet deadlines.

Note: Employment checks will include information on gender-based violence, sexual harassment, and related misconduct to meet legal obligations. Some after-hours and weekend work may be required.

Position description:  Senior Advisor, Digital User Experience PD.pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Rebecca Lawrance at Rebecca.Lawrance@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 Tuesday 26th May 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, 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 people@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number.