Senior Officer, School Administration (Melbourne)

Senior Officer, School Administration (Melbourne)

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- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term secondment opportunity until 30 June 2026
- HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation

In this dynamic role within the Faculty of Business and Law, you’ll play a pivotal part in supporting the operational and academic priorities of multiple schools, driving workforce planning initiatives and delivering high-level administrative support. You’ll collaborate across faculties, lead process improvements, and contribute to strategic projects that shape the future of our academic workforce. If you’re ready to broaden your experience, build strong partnerships, and make a real impact, this is your chance to step up and grow your career with this secondment opportunity.

As a Senior Officer, School Administration, you will:

- Engage in process improvement activities, introduce innovative ideas to foster team collaboration, and achieve organisational goals by identifying areas for enhancement and leading implementation.
- Identify areas for improvement and take the lead in implementing enhancements across academic workload allocation, recruitment management, internal funds oversight, and administrative support processes.
- Consult a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure efficient administrative support within the school.
- Collaborate closely with members of the school, as well as staff in Faculty Services and central Divisions, to ensure seamless coordination of school functions and the effective implementation of initiatives.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with a range of internal and external key stakeholders.
- Plan and oversee various administrative functions within the school, including but not limited to academic onboarding, visitor engagement, events, teaching and learning support.

To be successful, you’ll have:





- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures.
- Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse workplace, involving face to face, phone and written issue.
- Experience providing services and support in a large organisation.

Here's how to apply:

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Arla Marlow (Coordinator, School Services) via email at [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

PD - Senior Officer, School Administration 578888

Applications for this position close on Sunday 7th December, 11:55pm.

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.

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📌 Senior Officer, School Administration (Melbourne)
🏢 Deakin University
📍 Melbourne