• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time continuing
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)
• Start date February 2025

Why work at Deakin.

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.

As a Project Officer, you will:

• Develop and provide the necessary documentation to support the management and coordination of gender-based violence primary prevention programs including development of reports, presentation and communications.
• Provide high-level administrative and business support to the Incident Prevention and Education team as required.
• Regularly review legislation, standards and policy (including International Branch Campuses) to ensure Deakin is maintaining compliance with relevant authorities, legislative frameworks and best practice.
• Provide subject matter expertise on induction and compliance training for all staff and students.
• Plan and prioritise work and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes, finding effective ways to deal with them and evaluate progress.
• Develop and implement practical, accessible solutions based on the Inclusion team or stakeholder needs.
• Communicate with confidence using examples to increase understanding and support.

 To be successful, you’ll have:

A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or

• Extensive, relevant experience and specialist knowledge in project support or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience of working in a complex organisation with multiple policies, procedures and operating practices with the ability to interpret these policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the principals of primary prevention or positive duty.

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 Peter Oslewski via p.osborne@deakin.edu.au

Please note: Deakin University will be closed from 20 December 2024 until 2 January 2025. Emails will not be monitored during this time.

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

 PD 564744 Project Officer, Prevention & Education Incident Prevention team HEW 6 (1).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 5^th January 2025

Please note: the start date for this role will be in late February 2025. Shortlisting for this role will not be completed until January 2025. You can expect to receive an outcome in mid-late January for this role. 

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.