Senior Officer, Academic Progress And Integrity

• Flexible location
• Full-time and fixed term until December 2024
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

About the role
Working as part of the Dean of Students within the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic Portfolio, the Senior Officer, Academic Progress and Integrity will support the effective implementation of administrative and operational requirements in respect to Academic Progress and Integrity within the University student compliance framework.
The successful incumbent will be highly analytical with exceptional problem solving skills to develop and implement practical solutions for Progress and Integrity matters. You will be motivated and use your communication skills to build productive relationships with stakeholders. Excellent organisation and time management skills will enable the Senior Officer to meet deadlines, prioritise and allocate tasks in a high volume, student-support focused, environment.
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to 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.
As a Senior Officer in Academic Progress and Integrity, you will:

• Develop and implement practical, accessible solutions to Progress and Integrity matters based on stakeholder needs.
• Build new and productive relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders or key and influential individuals across the University.
• Seek feedback from clients regarding their satisfaction and perspective with the Academic Progress and Integrity services received, respond to feedback with openness and transparency and seek to identify ways to better service the customer.
• Investigate and probe for the facts and identify relevant solutions and selects the most appropriate from the range of alternatives to support Academic Progress and Integrity outcomes.
• Strive for excellence and consult regularly with 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.

To be successful, you'll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields.
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Administrative experience in a large organisation which is governed through an extensive policy framework.
• Knowledge of Academic Progress and academic integrity policy, process and practice
• Experience applying a common set of rules in a multitude of circumstances.

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 Michael Tuckley (Manager, Academic Progress and Integrity) on
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on 11th of March 2024.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing 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.
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.