Officer, Student Services ICT

Job no: 576658

Work type: Full-time

Location: Geelong - Waurn Ponds

Categories: Information Technology, Student Services

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 5 $83,407 - $93, % Superannuation

Please note: In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010), the University will only be accepting applications for this position from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. 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.

About the role:

The Officer, Student Services (Information and Communication Technology) is instrumental in consulting and supporting a range of university stakeholders to enable the delivery of general and technical services to NIKERI (NIKERI - National Indigenous Knowledges Education Research Innovation Institute) staff and students, in a compliant and efficient manner.

As an Officer, Student Services ICT you will:

• Coordinate, support and provide advice in relation to the Institute's ICT systems and infrastructure
• Maintain broad and up-to-date knowledge of ICT technology and processes
• Provide advice on the administration and use of university services and functions
• Contribute to projects including teaching space/meeting room upgrades
• Develop, review and update equipment inventories
• Provide a range of processing and administrative tasks in line with university procedures such as local timetable development, staff/student onboarding and asset procurement

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
• An established knowledge and understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander societies and issues affecting Indigenous people in contemporary Australian society.

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 Natasha Rossington (Team Leader, NIKERI) on

Applications for this position close on Tuesday September 30th at 11.55pm.

Please note eligible applicants are only persons:

• of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander descent; and
• who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander

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.

In line with special measure provisions in Section 12 of the Victorian Equal Opportunity Act (2010), the University will only be accepting applications for this position from people who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Advertised: 16 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time

Applications close: 30 Sep 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time