Administrative Officer, Assessment Support

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Work type:Full-time
Location:Melbourne - Burwood
Categories:Administration, Student Services

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 5 $77,114 - $86,490 + 17% Superannuation

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. 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.

As an Administrative Officer, Assessment Support, you will:

• Complete a range of processing and administrative tasks in line with university procedures such as collection of assessment scheduling preferences from stakeholders, scheduling of assessments and maintenance of the EoUA scheduling system.
• Coordinate, support and provide advice in relation to the scheduling and delivery of campus based examinations and supervised online examinations.
• Complete all administrative processes relating to campus based exam support and general exam venue set-up tasks for campus based examinations.
• Support university governance, including work instructions, procedures and guidelines to enable and support the delivery of examinations.
• Provide support and services on a range of university daily activities, resource planning, online content, standards, operations coordination, logistics and on the job training.

 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
• Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse environment, involving face to face, phone, and written issue
• Experience providing services and support in a large organisation

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 Meaghan Crawford (Coordinator, Examinations) via email at [email protected]

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD #553963 Administrative Officer - Assessment Support.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 7th April 2024

 Special Requirements

• Infrequent work outside business hours is required (e.g., work at evening or weekend events is required)
• Infrequent travel will be required between exam venues
• Drivers Licence
• Working with Children Check (refer to Recruitment Procedure)

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.

Advertised:26 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:07 Apr 2024 AUS Eastern Standard Time