Student & Academic Services Officer

3 days ago

Parkville, Australia University of Melbourne Full time

About the Role


The Student and Academic Services Officer supports core functions within the Faculty of Science, focusing on Special Consideration, teaching processes, and student inquiries. This role ensures timely program delivery and provides high-quality, client-focused service in a busy, multidisciplinary team.

Your responsibilities will include:

Support the delivery of the faculty’s core teaching processes, including Special Consideration, Academic Misconduct, Results entry, and ad-hoc activities as required. Provide support for the efficient administration of academic programs including course and subject change processes and student handbook coordination. Provide executive support for academic committees, including managing meeting schedules, attendance lists, agendas and minutes. Contribute to overall team priorities and activities as needed; this may include supporting student events and programs and assisting with projects and administration across peak period activities.

Who We Are Looking For
You will ideally have high-level interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with academic and professional staff, along with excellent written and verbal communication abilities. Additionally, you will demonstrate attention to detail and the ability to interpret and provide advice on established policies and procedures.

You will also have:

A relevant tertiary qualification, and experience within a academic administration, or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, education and/or training. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team, as well as independently when required. Demonstrated ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work efficiently and accurately in a busy and complex environment with large volumes of activity. Knowledge of student information systems and tertiary education sector

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position . This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

Your New Team – “The Science Secretariat“
The Science Secretariat is the administrative unit for the Faculty of Science and all its teaching, research and commercial activities. The Secretariat is responsible for the policy development, planning, implementation and ongoing management of Faculty programs.

Science at Melbourne is a global leader across fundamental and impactful scientific research and education. Science begins with curiosity, and we are dedicated to understanding the universe from the level of sub-atomic particles to the solar system. We aim to be leaders who positively impact the community locally and globally, addressing major societal issues from climate change to disease. Our discoveries help build an understanding of the world around us.

Our strength is our breadth of expertise. We are the second largest faculty in the University comprising seven schools: Agriculture, Food & Ecosystem Sciences, BioSciences, Chemistry, Geography, Earth & Atmospheric Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics and Veterinary Science.

What We Offer You
 In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

About the University of Melbourne
We’re tightly connected with the community, both at home and abroad. We take pride in our people, who all contribute to our mission to benefit society through the transformative impact of education and research. Discover more via our website and stay connected with our stories and people on LinkedIn.

We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
 We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.

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