Coordinator, Current Candidature

Coordinator, Current Candidature

• Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waurn Ponds campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 7 $97,940 - $107,842 + 17% Superannuation

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 is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

As a Coordinator, Current Candidature, you will:

• Oversee and monitor complex Higher Degree by Research (HDR) candidature cases.
• Independently relate existing policy to work assignments and provide detailed advice to stakeholders, team members, students, and staff.
• Review HDR candidature matters and make recommendations to senior leadership.
• Develop and implement detailed work procedures for the team that reinforce good governance, and policy compliance.
• Act as a coach and work with team members to facilitate growth and development by giving balanced, constructive feedback considering individual capability and team performance.
• Bring a strong customer mindset. Strive for excellence and consult regularly with staff/students/stakeholders to clarify who requires the information, the purpose for which it is required, criteria for success and where and when advice and recommendation is required.
• Provide ethical advice to staff/students/stakeholders that address underlying issues, promoting value-adding insights and recommendations. Develop and implement practical, accessible solutions based on stakeholder needs and a customer first mindset.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree with subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge in a university higher degree by research environment.
• Experience with university governance and policy.
• Experience in dealing with confidential materials and sensitive matters.

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact John Janetzki, Associate Director HDR Candidature Operations on *************@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Coordinator, Current Candidature_HEW 7.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday the 30th of June 2024 11.55pm.

*From 1 July 2024, salary rates will increase 4% as per the Enterprise Agreement

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.