Academic Services Officer (Teaching)

• Based in UniSA Justice and Society at the City West campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $70,476 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

The Academic Services Officer is responsible for undertaking administrative activities associated with the delivery of the Academic Unit’s programs and its research activities. Duties may include maintenance support for program, course and teaching material, producing non-standard study plans, and providing support for assessments and result entry, scholarship and award processes, student registrations and providing support to the Academic Integrity Officer.

About UniSA

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.

Developing new knowledge and multi-disciplinary solutions to some of society’s most pressing issues, UniSA Justice & Society offers a wide range of programs and conducts world-class research in the fields of law, psychology, social work, human services and social sciences. UniSA Justice & Society is also home to the Australian Centre for Child Protection, Australia’s premier research centre focused on the development of new solutions and approaches to the critical problem of child abuse and neglect.

Core Responsibilities

• Undertake a broad range of administrative activities to support the delivery of the Academic Unit’s programs and courses
• Undertake the timetabling function for assigned program(s) within the Academic Unit in consultation with program directors and course coordinators
• Collate, audit and upload exam timetable information into relevant University systems
• Liaise with students to advise placement requirements and arrangements
• Participate in the Academic Unit’s orientation activities

• Demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience and/or post-secondary qualifications in a relevant discipline
• Previous experience working in an administrative role in a team-based service environment
• Written and verbal communication skills and experience in liaising with internal and external stakeholders to the organisation
• Demonstrated experience in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures
• Organisational and time management skills to manage multiple priorities

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 with up to 2 days from home per week
• Various on-site services available at our campuses which may include on-site gym membership 
• 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

The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address.  

Please address your cover letter to Amra Delibasic, 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 5992. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday 11 April 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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