Senior Officer, Faculty Services

• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

About the role:

The Senior Officer, provides high quality, responsive and customer focused administrative support in the day to-day operational needs of the Faculty Research team. The role will be a key contact for logistical matters, including orientation and induction, conference support, and events relating to staff, higher degree by research students (HDR), and supervisors in collaboration with Deakin Research and Innovation.

As a Senior Officer, you will:

• Provide support and advice in relation to business, administrative, and operational issues to ensure the effective and non-duplicated use of resources in implementing the Faculty’s research strategy.
• Work collaboratively with key Faculty research stakeholders and the higher degree by research teams in Deakin Research and Innovation to provide seamless logistical support for all staff, HDR students and Faculty Research Groups.
• Provide logistical support for all Faculty research seminars, events and workshops, for Faculty research groups and graduate research candidates.
• Complete a range of processing and administrative tasks in line with University procedures.
• Actively seek feedback from staff and graduate research candidates on what is working well and identifying areas for improvement.

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.
• A Degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; 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 Dr Lisa Dias, Strategic Adviser, Research and Innovation, FOSEBE Research Services on l.dias@deakin.edu.au  

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

 Professional - HEW 6 - Senior Officer SEBE Research.docx

 Applications for this position close on Thursday 3rd July 2025 at 11.55pm.

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.