Address- Based at our Geelong Waterfront or Melbourne Burwood Campus
- Full-time and Fixed-Term until March 2025
- HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 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.
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) team are seeking to appoint a Project Officer, Respect and Inclusion. The role suits a self-starter, with knowledge of Respect and Inclusion programs of work, and engagement and awareness of emerging issues and trends. If you're someone who likes to take initiative and have a positive impact then this is the perfect role for you.
This position is an exciting entry-point into the DEI area, with the opportunity for touchpoints across the University and cross-divisional representation where administrative support is required. The successful candidate will need to be capable of undertaking projects such as campaigns, events and initiatives from end to end, supporting project work, utilising initiative, and ensuring adherence to timelines.
As a Project Officer you will:
- Prepare, review and provide advice on a range of written documentation, reports and visual presentations to internal and external audiences/ stakeholders
- Coordinate a variety of projects, initiatives, events and campaigns including all communications internal and external from conception to delivery and reporting
- Keep accurate and complete records in accordance with legislative requirements and the University records, information security and privacy policies and requirements
- Plan and prioritise work and critical activities appropriately and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes, finding effective ways to deal with them and evaluate progress
- Seek feedback from clients regarding their satisfaction and perspective with products or services received, respond to feedback with openness and transparency and seek to identify ways to better service the stakeholder
- Develop and implement practical, accessible solutions based on stakeholder needs
- Strive for excellence and consult regularly with clients 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
- Communicate with confidence using examples and the most appropriate influencing technique for a given situation to increase understanding and support
To be successful, you'll have:
- A relevant degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
- Experience in providing support and advice within a large and complex organisation
- Proven experience in in project support/management and analysing data and information and developing, enhancing and implementing administrative processes and procedures
- Knowledge of accessible content requirements and document accessibility
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 Laura Burge (Senior Manager, Gender Equality, Respect and Inclusion) on l.burge@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD-Project OfficerRespect and Inclusion HEW 6.pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday 17th of March.
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.
