Senior Academic Services Officer (Research) (HEO 5)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Based part-time (0.4 FTE) in UniSA Creative at the City West campus
• Commencement Salary: $73,341 (pro rata at 0.4 FTE) per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role  

We are seeking a part-time (0.4 FTE) Senior Academic Services Officer to join the Research Services team within UniSA Creative. The successful candidate will be responsible for liaising with key stakeholders, resolution of issues and the consistent interpretation and application of the University’s academic administration policies and procedures within the Academic Unit, and undertaking administrative activities associated with the delivery of the Academic Unit’s programs and its research and consultancy activities. 

About UniSA Creative 

At UniSA Creative, we focus on developing creative professionals equipped with the skills and knowledge to influence our cultural landscape and to meet future industry demands. Our research explores the complexities of the world around us, with unique cross-disciplinary collaborations that produce inspired, human-cantered solutions. 

Core Responsibilities 

• Provide specialist Academic Unit knowledge and, as required, undertake appropriate research and analysis that contributes to the development of high-quality documentation for the Academic Unit’s new grant and research proposal submissions 
• In collaboration with the Team Leader: Academic Services provide administrative support to researchers and research leaders to ensure delivery of research and consultancy projects 
• Liaise with the relevant Marketing team in relation to the coordination of the Academic Unit’s research events program and participate in the organisation of Academic Unit based events, in consultation with the appropriate representatives of the Academic Unit 
• Provide support to the Program Services Manager, Dean of Research, researchers and academic supervisors, as well as supporting HDR student administration 
• Coordinate the compilation of research data for the University’s research publication collection and research performance assessment, and other external reporting requirements (e.g. Excellence in Research for Australia) 

Essential Skills and Experience  

• An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge and experience 
• Demonstrated previous experience working in a senior administrative position in a complex organisation, involving the provision of advice and recommendations to senior staff 
• Highly developed research and analytical skills and experience in the interpretation and application of policies and procedures 
• Highly developed organisational skills to manage multiple priorities and projects within tight timelines 
• High level verbal and interpersonal skills including experience in liaising with people at all levels both internal and external to an organisation to deliver quality customer service 

Benefits 

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   
• A range of salary packaging options, including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees  
• A variety of leave arrangements 

How to Apply  

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 4663.

Applications close: 11:30pm Tuesday, 8 November 2022 

To be eligible to apply for internal positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal Person, or be 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 the 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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