• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and fixed term to 27 March 2026
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 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.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising 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.

As a Senior Officer, School Executive Support you will:

• Manage administrative processes to ensure the seamless operation and responsiveness of the Head of School’s office
• Provide specialised administrative support to the Head of School, including diary management and strategic contributions
• Implement specific projects and events, such as developing new processes, organise School meetings and events, and handling strategic submissions.
• Maintain systems and records, contribute to report preparations, facilitate school-wide communication, and undertake general administrative tasks.  
• Coordinate various HR processes, including recruitment, contract management, performance reviews, academic promotions, honorary appointments, compliance training etc.
• Immerse yourself in secretariat support and coordination, contributing expertise to committees and regulatory functions within the dynamic School.
• Engage in process improvement activities, ensuring smooth operations by adhering rigorously to established work instructions, procedures, and policies.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge in administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Experience in administration, executive services and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies and procedures.
• Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse environment, involving face to face, phone and written issue.
• Project or Events management experience.

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 Sheena Saunders, School Manager on sheena.saunders@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD - Senior Officer School Executive Support - 565338.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 2nd 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.