School Administration Officer

**Job no**: 563601
**Work type**: Full-time
**Location**: Melbourne - Burwood
**Categories**: Administration
- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
- Full-time and fixed-term until 31 December 2024
- HEW 5 $80,199 - $89,950 + 17% Superannuation

**Why work with us?**

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

**About the role**

The School Administrative Officer provides administrative support and services to enable the delivery of Faculty outcomes and to ensure consistent processes and seamless support are delivered to the schools.

**As a School Administrative Officer, you will**:

- Provide highly efficient administration services across committee support, staffing, finance, and governance, facilitating smooth operation of the schools.
- Respond to enquiries promptly and accurately, handle confidential information sensitively and facilitate effective communication flow between staff and external parties.
- Prepare reports, statistical data and spreadsheets for planning and reporting purposes.
- Respond to general enquiries and requests according to University policies and procedures, redirecting specialised enquiries promptly to ensure effective service.
- Coordinate and support local events and activities.
- Provide administrative support for staff onboarding, visitors, and teaching and learning activities.
- Conduct and coordinate the operations of committees, both internal and external, and act as Secretariat to those committees.

**To be successful, you’ll have**:

- Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
- Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; 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 environment, involving face to face, phone, and written issue.

**Here's how to apply**:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

**Applications for this position close on Friday, 30 August 2024**

**Who are we?**

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

**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.

**Advertised**: 22 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time
**Applications close**: 30 Aug 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time