Academic Services Officer (HEO 4)

• Based in UniSA Business at the City West campus
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 31 December 2024
• Commencement Salary: $70,476 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You 

You are a skilled administrator with strong organisation skills. You take the initiative to deliver results through seizing opportunities and remaining outcome and customer focused. You establish credibility, honesty and reliability through accurate and timely decision making. 

About the Role 

Reporting to the Team Leader: Academic Services, you will be responsible for undertaking administrative activities to support the delivery of UniSA Business’ programs and research activities. You will provide information and support to key stakeholders regarding university research and academic policy and procedure. This role has a focus on supporting Course Coordinators and Academic Integrity Officers with course outlines, exams, results and academic integrity. 

About UniSA Business 

Recognised and respected for quality outcomes, UniSA Business creates leaders for change. UniSA Business prepares students for global careers, creating leaders for change who will help shape business, industry and policy. UniSA Business offers a suite of innovative degrees in disciplines such as commerce, marketing, finance, management, tourism and events, international business, and property, as well as our 5-Star MBA and UniSA Executive Education programs. 

UniSA Business is accredited by both AACSB International (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and EFMD (EQUIS) – the world’s leading accreditation bodies recognising excellence in business education and research at a global level. Our research programs are inspired by the contemporary challenges facing Australia and the world, and we apply our expertise in modern business practice with partners both locally and internationally. 

Our quality teaching and research capabilities means that we are recognised as:

• #1 in SA for graduate careers 
• Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50 
• UniSA Business is ranked in the top 1% worldwide 
• #1 in SA for Business and Economics 
• Top 10 in Australia for teaching quality in Business and Management 
• Awarded an overall five star plus rating for excellence 
• Top 10 MBA in Australia 
• #1 in SA for Business and Management research 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity. 

Essential Skills and Experience 

• Previous experience working in an administrative role in a team-based service environment 
• Written and verbal communication skills including preparation of written materials and experience in liaising with stakeholders to deliver quality customer service 
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures
• Organisational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities under broad direction 
• Experience in using information systems and the Microsoft Office suite of programs 

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start. UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:  

• Access to great personal development opportunities  
• Generous superannuation contributions of 17%  
• Flexible working conditions including 40% working from home 
• A variety of leave arrangements 

As a University of Enterprise, we offer a dynamic and agile workplace culture, one that embraces challenges and thrives on breaking new ground. Our staff are creative and innovative thinkers, communicating with clarity, conviction and enthusiasm. We embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant, engaging environment. Our people are authentic, resilient, and influential, and we deliver results. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA . The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.   

Please address your cover letter to Kiara Lalli, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For further information about the position or the recruitment process, please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via email at [email protected]  using job reference number 5898. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Sunday 25 February 2024 

Applications welcomed from Australian or NZ citizens, Australian permanent residents and those who have the legal right to work in Australia for the term of appointment.  

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