Address- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus, plus work from home
- Full-time and continuing
- HEW 5 $77,114 - $86,490 / + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
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 University stands as a beacon of educational excellence and innovation, nestled in the vibrant city of Melbourne and across Victoria. With a strong commitment to cutting-edge research and a diverse, global community, Deakin empowers students to shape their futures and embrace transformative learning experiences. Join us in this intellectual adventure and let Deakin's passion for learning and innovation inspire your own.
This role will provide administrative support to the Director, Faculty Services (Faculty of Business and Law) and services to Faculty staff to enable the delivery of faculty and university outcomes.
As an Administrative Officer, you will:
- Clarify expectations and responding promptly to staff requests, queries, or complaints to ensure client needs are met to agreed standards and timelines
- Provide advice to staff and making referrals to other areas of the University as required
- Build productive relationships and communicate with a diverse range of existing stakeholders and the immediate team in ways that are respectful and inclusive of others
- Present information in a clear, structured, concise and tailored way by focusing on key messages and checking that messages are understood and meeting audience needs
- Adopt new ideas and approaches and learning from various points of view
- Take personal responsibility and show initiative to meeting goals and objectives contributing to an inclusive team environment
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 communication
- 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 Millie Mezentseff (Administrative Coordinator, FOBL Office of the Director) on millie.mezentseff@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD - Administrative Officer Faculty Services - 549750.pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday 18th February at 11:55pm.
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.
