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SalarySalary Package: From $80,753 - $91,815 per annum (HEW 5), plus 17% employer's superannuation.
Appointment Type: Full-time, Continuing
Location: Wallumattagal Camus at North Ryde, Macquarie University
THE ROLE
Macquarie University is recruiting for the role of Graduate Research Officer in the Graduate Research Academy (GRA).
The Graduate Research Officer role works within the Operations team to provide administrative support and services across the Graduate Research student lifecycle.
The primary responsibilities of this role are to administer a range of Graduate Research services, which may include:
Application pre-assessment, enrolments, scholarships, variations, progressions, thesis submissions, and examinations
To respond to a broad range of enquiries from current and prospective Graduate Research students, staff, partner universities, and other key stakeholders
To provide administrative support to cotutelle and joint PhD students
To assist with the ongoing improvement of HDR services and administrative systems, processes, and procedures.
About Us
The GRA is a central office providing leadership, support, and administration for Graduate Research students, supervisors, departments and faculties, and develops and coordinates structured Graduate Research training programs to support progressive academic and professional skills development in line with models from leading universities around the world.
Staff within the GRA work in partnership with faculties to support our Graduate Researchers through their candidature. The vision is to deliver an exceptional research training experience, building from the basic training delivered through our unique Master of Research program to more advanced research training as part of the Doctor of Philosophy.
To Apply
To apply online, please provide your resume, cover letter outlining your suitability and motivation for the role, and your responses to the selection criteria below:
A degree in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
A demonstrated ability to provide exceptional professional customer service and attention to detail in a high-volume, fast-paced administration environment
Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply relevant policies and processes in a consistent, accurate and appropriate manner
Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft correspondence and to communicate professionally, clearly, and effectively with a broad range of people from diverse backgrounds
Excellent organisational and time management skills including the ability to prioritise work to meet tight deadlines and balance a wide range of conflicting demands
Excellent computing skills including a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Suite of programs and experience in the use of student information management systems and demonstrated well developed word processing and spreadsheet data entry skills
Demonstrated ability to work under general direction, independently and within a team, displaying initiative and a proven ability to work co-operatively and contribute to continuous improvement
For further information about this position, please contact: Catherine Murphy, Operations Manager Graduate Research at ***************@mq.edu.au
For general recruitment enquiries please contact: Bill Egarchos, HR Administrator at *************@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: Sunday 10th March 2024 11:59 PM, AEST
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Applications Close:
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