Senior Officer, Assessment Services

• Flexible location
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 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.
About the Role:
The Senior Officer, Assessment Services, is responsible for providing professional, high quality administrative support to the Coordinator, Examinations and assists with the organisation and administration of external examination venues for Trimester end-of-unit assessment and exam events.
The position acts as a subject matter expert and provides advice and direction on all aspects of the management of external examination venues. The position is part of the functional unit responsible for general end-of-unit assessment administration and support and operates as a member of the overall Student Results and Assessment Services Group.
As a Senior Officer, Assessment Services, you will:

• Assist with co-ordinating all university trimester external examination venue bookings and administration processes and provide support for the delivery of online supervised examinations as directed, in accordance with published schedules and within a continuous quality improvement framework.
• Oversee negotiations related to the hire of national and international venues, supervisors, and equipment contracts (both directly and through Agents), including processes for the secure provision of the university's examination procedures and student data to the venues.
• Co-ordinate accurate recording and maintenance of exam venue records in the student management system and ensure payment and cost analysis activities are completed at the end of each assessment cycle.
• Develop and implement practical, accessible assessment solutions based on stakeholder needs, including overseeing student venue enquiries and the timely updating of exam location change requests.
• 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, in alignment with Deakin's code of conduct and core university strategies and policies that promote a safe, sustainable, and productive working environment.

To be successful, you'll have:
Qualifications and experience

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge in assessment practice or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training

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 Meaghan Crawford (Coordinator, Examinations, Assessments and Results) via email at
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Applications for this position close on Sunday 18th February 2024
Special Requirements

• Infrequent work outside business hours is required (e.g., work at evening or weekend events is required)
• Working with Children Check (refer to Recruitment Procedure)

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.