• Flexible location (Burwood or Geelong) + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin, we offer more than just a job — we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow — whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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 in the Head of School’s office to ensure that they are completed in a timely manner consistent with university policy and procedures.
• Manage and prioritise the Head of School’s diary (duties, functions, commitments, and internal and external activities), input into reports and information on behalf of the Head of School for School based communications
• Provide high-level secretariat support to School committees including School Executive Group.
• Regularly review incoming communications and provide expert advice, feedback or referral as required and with regards to university policies and procedures

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.

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 Jo Collins, School Manager, Faculty Services Education on jo.collins@deakin.edu.au.  

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

 Final PD_Professional - HEW 6 - Senior Officer School Executive Support SoE.pdf

Applications for this position close on 29th of July 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.