Project Officer to the Dean of Graduate Studies (HEO 6)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $82,077 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

The Project Officer is responsible for providing a broad range of high-level project, committee and event management support to the Dean of Graduate Studies. Working in collaboration with key staff in the University, this role will establish and maintain strong networks and productive internal and external working relationships to support the work of the Dean of Graduate Studies in delivering excellent research training outcomes.

This position is also responsible for undertaking research; information and data gathering; data analysis; preparing advice and recommendations; editing and finalising documents and reports; and ensuring the efficient and confidential management of the Dean’s schedule.

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.

The Office of the Vice Chancellor provides support and has overall responsibility for managing the Vice Chancellor’s and the Enterprise Leadership Team’s strategic agenda and supporting functions. Functions within the Office of the Vice Chancellor include General Counsel and University Secretary, Risk and Assurance Services and a strategic project team.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high-level and confidential executive support to the Dean of Graduate Studies including diary and general correspondence management, presentation materials, and financial administration
• Undertake research on relevant initiatives and opportunities, undertaking detailed analysis, and producing written reports
• Provide high-level programmatic support to committees Chaired by the Dean of Graduate Studies, including the development of agenda papers, minute taking and follow-up on resulting actions
• Manage large scale events, which are sponsored by the Dean of Graduate Studies, which promote the research degree candidates, their research and the portfolio
• Proactively identify and implement initiatives improving the delivery and efficiency of graduate research related work from the Dean’s office to the University and external stakeholders

• Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field or equivalent combination of relevant experience, skills and knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to autonomously plan, research and manage projects under broad direction
• Demonstrated research, analytical and writing skills for effective gathering and synthesis of information and data, producing high-quality evidence-based advice and reports
• Strong track-record of working autonomously and exercising sound judgement and discretion
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively to foster effective stakeholder relationships
• Experience in providing executive level support to a senior manager and committees

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
• Flexible working conditions
• Employee assistance and development programs
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees

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

Please address your cover letter to Sara Heidrich, Recruitment Consultant. 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 3584.

Applications close: 11.30pm Monday 15 November 2021

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either be an Australian Aboriginal Peoples, or a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual staff member at the time the position is advertised and 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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