- Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed term until 31.12.2025
- HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 17% Superannuation
About the role
The Senior Officer, School Administration is a key contributor to the smooth operation of Deakin Law School, providing high-level administrative support to the Dean, School Manager, and academic staff. This role focuses on executive assistance, project coordination, event oversight, and general administrative services. The position ensures alignment with university policies and supports the School’s strategic and operational priorities.
As a Senior Officer, School Administration, you will:
- Collaborate proactively with School staff, Faculty Services and central Divisions, to ensure seamless coordination of school functions and the effective implementation of initiatives.
- Contribute to and lead projects in the School, Faculty Services and University supporting the delivery of strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
- Oversee Deakin Law School events—coordinating with Partnerships and Engagement for external events and working with internal teams for internal-facing events.
- Seek feedback from stakeholders regarding their satisfaction and perspective, respond to feedback with openness and transparency and identify opportunities for service improvement to enhance the customer experience.
- Provide ethical and solutions-focused advice to stakeholders on school administrative practices that address underlying matters, promoting value-adding insights and recommendations.
- Consult a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure efficient administrative support that meets the evolving needs of the School.
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; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in administration 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.
- Experience providing services and support in a large organisation.
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 Linda Black (School Manager- FOBL Office of the Director) on l.black@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
PD-Senior Administration Officer-576216.pdf
This position is open only to current fixed-term, continuing, and casual staff at Deakin University.
Applications for this position close on 25th August 2025.
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.
