Project Officer (HEO 6)

• Based in the Student Engagement unit at the City West campus
• One Part-time 0.4 FTE fixed term contract until 13 December 2023
• Salary: $84,539 to $92,941 per annum pro rata (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role 

Reporting to the Executive Officer, you will provide a high level of project support to the Director: Student Engagement Unit and the Student Engagement Unit Leadership Team and will undertake research, analysis, project and systems support to improve student engagement outcomes.

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, we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

The Student Engagement Unit (SEU) is responsible for the strategic development and delivery of student facing services that will enhance the on-campus and off-campus student experience for all students. The SEU also takes strategic steps to inform the quality of the student experience of learning and teaching, support services, the learning environment, and student facilities.

Core Responsibilities 

• Provide high-level research including collection and analysis of literature and/or data to support the student service activities in the SEU
• Design and develop research methodologies, prepare briefing papers, reports and recommendations for the Director: SEU and the SEU Leadership Team
• Work with the Director: SEU and the SEU Leadership Team to develop new initiatives within student services by researching best practice nationally and internationally
• Monitor and analyse staff enquiries and provide support in relation to access and maintenance of the SEU’s platforms.
• Facilitate interaction between all teams in the SEU to ensure best practice in service delivery

• Sound relevant experience in a similar role
• Demonstrated research, analytical and information literacy skills to locate and evaluate literature and resources and present information in written formats
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills together with resourcefulness and initiative to manage multiple priorities and projects under broad direction
• Highly developed computer literacy skills and demonstrated experience and understanding of University systems that support a complex business services environment
• Highly developed interpersonal skills appropriate to working with a range of University staff and appropriate to coordinating working groups
• An understanding of contemporary issues influencing student engagement in higher education in Australia and globally (desirable)

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

• Generous superannuation contributions of 17% 
• Flexible working conditions 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees 
• 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. 

How to Apply

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 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 5049. 

Applications close: 11.30pm Sunday 23 April 2023

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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UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

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