• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 10 $142,074  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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.

The Senior Manager, Student Load Optimisation provides visible leadership of a team of professional roles and is responsible for the achievement of results for the team’s services and activities aimed at optimising student enrolment, course scheduling, and resource allocation. The role manages the integration of activities within a function and collaborates across multiple practices and processes to achieve the engagement of a network of stakeholders with different contributions. The role is actively involved in and concerned with the influencing of others to achieve outcomes in alignment with university strategies and goals and drives changes which improve operational policies, practices and methods.

As a Senior Manager, Student Load Optimisation, you will:

• Lead the development and maintenance of sophisticated models and tools for optimizing student load, course scheduling, and resource allocation. Utilize statistical and analytical methods to predict student enrolment patterns and academic demand.
• Analyse historical and current data related to student enrolment, course offerings, and academic resources. Identify trends, opportunities, and potential issues to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
• Collaborate with academic departments and administration to develop strategies for managing student load and optimizing course offerings. Provide insights and recommendations to support enrolment management and academic planning.
• Create a sustainable climate of service excellence, encourage and support others to see situations from the customer’s perspective and systematically measure customer satisfaction and implement improvement strategies to meet customer needs more effectively.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Management experience of human and material resources
• Postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience
• Proficiency in statistical and analytical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS) and data modelling.
• Proven Higher Education experience in student enrolment management, course scheduling, and load optimization
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide actionable insights

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 Bretlyn Bailey (Director, Business Performance and Insights) on Bretlyn.Bailey@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:  PD - Senior Manager, Student Load Optimisation.pdf

Applications for this position close 11.55pm on Sunday 15^th December 2024.

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.

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.