Candidature Management Advisor

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Work type:Full time
Location:Hobart, Launceston
Categories:Administration, Student Services

Candidature Management Advisor 

• Provide high quality service in all aspects of the candidature life cycle, focussing on Scholarships and Partnerships
• Located in Hobart or Launceston
• Full time fixed term contract until 31 December 2024

About the opportunity

The Candidature Management Advisor is responsible for providing high quality advice and services to HDR (Higher Degree by Research) applicants, candidates and academic staff regarding all aspects of the candidature life cycle. The Advisor manages, reviews and administers in a timely and efficient manner applications and offers, admissions and enrolments, scholarships, candidature commencements, changes to candidature and scholarships, examinations and completions.

This opportunity will support the HDR Scholarships and Partnerships portfolio. The Advisor will contribute to critical day-to-day management of HDR Scholarships throughout candidature. This role also supports the advancement of the University’s strategic priority to deliver excellence and impact for and with our partners through funded and partnered HDR research, including internships and joint enrolment programs.  They will contribute to the creation of a framework for Partnered HDR Research that leverages the opportunity of national industry internships incentives, and work with the Scholarships and Partnerships Coordinator to establish workflows and accountabilities for internships, from first idea to successful completion.

What you’ll do:

• Using specialised knowledge of the Higher Degree by Research Ordinance and procedures, maintain a portfolio of core operational tasks which entails providing high quality advice and customer services direct to HDR applicants, candidates, and academic staff regarding all aspects of HDR candidature.
• Working within a portfolio team, help to formulate and develop guidelines and procedures to support key HDR governance requirements.
• Interpret policies and procedures to provide accurate and timely expert advice, information and support to candidates and academic staff on all matters relating to HDR candidature and administration.
• Working with your Supervisor, use sound judgement and interpretation of HDR procedures to help manage and resolve complex HDR matters.
• Support key staff in Colleges, Schools and Institutes, including the Associate Deans (Research Performance) and Graduate Research Coordinators to contribute to developing and enacting strategies that improve the candidate experience and meet performance targets.
• Use complex systems to process operational workflows. Play a key role in identifying and supporting changes to HDR resources, systems, processes and communications in order to provide a continuously improved candidate experience.­

What we’re looking for:

• A Bachelor level qualification or higher in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering high quality professional service to a diverse range of stakeholders within a university or large, complex organisation.
• Demonstrated ability to provide independent high level administrative, systems and operational support within established guidelines, as well as an ability to show initiative and good judgment in a high pressure environment.
• Proven experience in simultaneously undertaking a diverse range of tasks and identifying priorities, problem solving, and meeting demanding and competing deadlines in a timely fashion.
• Demonstrated excellent competence in the interpretation of policies and procedures and providing subsequent accurate advice to high level stakeholders.
• High level skills in the effective use of computer applications and complex systems to enter and process data,  maintain accurate and comprehensive high volume records, including multiple databases and with strong attention to detail.

Salary details

Appointment to this role will be at HEO 6 and will have a total remuneration package of up to $110,273 comprising base salary within the range of $86,918 to $94,250 plus 17% superannuation.

How to Apply

• To apply online, please provide your CV and 1-2-page cover letter outlining your interest in the role, skills, capabilities and experience.  You do not need to separately address the success criteria.
• For further information about this position, please contact Chris Dunn, Manager Graduate Research, [email protected] or (03) 6226 1856.
• Please visit https://www.utas.edu.au/jobs/applying for our guide to applying and details on the recruitment process.
• Please refer to the attached Position Description Below for full details.

 Position Description - 499607 - Candidature Management Advisor.pdf

Applications close Tuesday, 5 March 2024, 11.55pm

To be eligible for this position, you are required to have Australian citizenship, permanent residence or a current valid visa that allows you to fulfil the requirements of this role. 

Advertised:20 Feb 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time
Applications close:05 Mar 2024 Tasmania Daylight Time