Quality Administration Officer

About The Team

The Office of Quality and Standards at Murdoch University provides central services to ensure quality and compliance, develop educational policy, and manage curriculum and student integrity. Our team also maintains academic quality, compliance with policies and regulations, and enhances quality and compliance processes and data quality. Additionally, we lead strategic programs aligned with the University's vision, driving continuous improvement.

Your New Role  

In this entry-level position, you will support the Quality Assurance and Improvement teams in activities that enhance academic practice. This role is well-suited to a recent graduate or someone with strong administrative skills who is eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment.

Under routine supervision you will gather, collate, and maintain information and records; conduct research and data-gathering activities; and provide operational and logistical support to quality enhancement and assurance activities.

Your Key responsibilities will include –

• Support quality and accreditation processes by gathering, reviewing, and analysing requirements under routine supervision

• Provide operational support for reviews, benchmarking, and improvement activities – handling data, documentation, meetings and stakeholder engagement

• Maintain templates and records for quality assurance initiatives, ensuring compliance and effective communications across teams

Please refer to the Position Description for further details.

What We Offer You

This Fixed Term role (until January 2027) | Full Time (37.5 hours per week) attracts a remuneration of $71K– $88K (pro rata) plus 17% employer superannuation contributions.

You'll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Silver-tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index (AWEI), awarded in 2025, reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA+ inclusion, equity, and creating a safe, welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples, honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear, confident leadership, we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.

As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance, our staff enjoy a vibrant, natural campus with world-class facilities, along with a variety of benefits, including:

• Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2026 to 1 July 2026 totalling a 4% increase

• Flexible work arrangements

• Cultural Load and allowance - providing up to $8,944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role

• Indigenous Language Allowance

• Salary packaging options – such as purchasing leave, gym membership, car parking permit

• Employee Assistance Program

• On-campus services and facilities, such as a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital, and Chiropractic Clinic

For further information, check out our benefits and services page

Join us

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, along with submitting the following documents to support your application -

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description). Please note that applications not addressing the selection criteria may not be considered.

• Your most recent resume (CV)

What you'll bring to the role:

• Excellent written skills, including evidence of the ability to draft written submissions, communications and reports.

• Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and proficiency in the production of high-level work using software such as Microsoft Office application, with the capability and willingness to learn new programs as appropriate.

• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact and negotiate constructively and collaboratively with staff across a complex organisation.

• Excellent time management, task prioritisation skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.

• Demonstrated ability to use initiative, assume responsibility for tasks and resolve routine problems.

• Ability to work in a team environment and flexibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks with minimal supervision.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check in accordance with the University's Criminal Record Screening Procedure and Employee Background Checks Procedure.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.

Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Contact Us

For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Michelle Calligaro, Manager Quality Assurance, and quote JR104315 as the reference.

Applications Close on 30 October :59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.