Academic Support Officer

2 months ago


Melbourne, Australia Swinburne University of Technology Full time

Are you looking for a rewarding new challenge?_

We are seeking suitably qualified Academic Support Officers to join us in the Academic Operations Unit. In this role you will work under the general direction of the Manager, Academic Services to provide a wide range of professional services to support the Department Chairs and the School’s academic staff. You will also facilitate compliance with University and School processes and assist in streamlining processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

You will provide a level of executive and secretariat support to Academic Department Chairs and assist with academic staff compliance to School processes and procedures. You will also have responsibility for a wide range of operational tasks to support the requirements of the schools. This position plays a key role in the administrative requirements surrounding sessional staff engagement and administration. The position may be required to provide back up support within Schools and Communities of Practice.

**About You**
To be suitable for this role you will need to have experience in the below key accountabilities:

- Demonstrated high level of confidential detailed administrative support to senior management.
- Demonstrated high level of organisational and time management skills and the ability to manage competing and conflicting deadlines.
- Demonstrated analytical skills, attention to detail and the ability to review and evaluate systems to ensure continuous efficient office management.
- Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills, oral and written, particularly as they relate to maintenance of relationships with a diverse range of multiple communication networks and channels with internal and external stakeholders.

**Qualifications**
Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or completion of an associate diploma and subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

**About Swinburne University of Technology**
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university - one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

- Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
- Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
- Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
- Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

**To Apply**
Please submit your
**_CV, cover letter_** and a
**_response to the key selection criteria_**:

- _outlining your motivation, skills, and expertise relevant to this position.

To review the Position Description and to apply, please scroll down to the bottom of the page.

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**Applications close: Sunday 12 November 2023, 11pm.**

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance.

**Equity and Diversity**
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our Equity & Diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

**Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants**
- We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant_
- (#LI-SW)_



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