• Two Full-time and continuing positions available 
• Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campuses, hybrid work available 
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation 

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a hybrid-work environment, a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements (two days minimum in the office) 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. These positions work in our amazing People Services division. People Services are the operational arm of the People Function. Comprising of 3 dedicated teams (People Operations, Recruitment Services and Payroll) we provide the first point of contact for HR services to staff at Deakin. Key services include resolving general HR queries, payroll administration, end-to-end recruitment coordination and maintaining our People system, DeakinPeople. Sitting within the Customer Experience Service Hub, the People Services team partner with People and Culture to deliver a high quality, customer focused service that is reliable and trustworthy. These attributes combined enable us to strive for an efficient and enjoyable experience for our staff.

The Senior Adviser, Recruitment Services will provide end-to-end solutions for university stakeholders focused on recruitment, attraction, selection and onboarding. This position will support the Recruitment Services team in providing high quality coordination and support for various employment types across all areas of the University. This position will contribute to the continuous improvement and application of recruitment best practice by supporting the delivery of recruitment projects and initiatives.

As a Senior Adviser, you will:

• Provide support and advice on the end-to-end recruitment lifecycle from the first activity to the last, processing all steps within the team, with particular focus on fixed term, continuing, casual and direct appointments.
• Ensure efficient and accurate processing of recruitment support activity across multiple areas including sourcing, advertising, shortlisting, interview scheduling/logistics, reference checking, generating employment contracts and providing candidate outcome notifications.
• Explore global mobility options / issues and escalate as required.
• Processing and providing tailored advice on unpaid appointments.
• Proactively build new and productive relationships with a diverse range of potential candidates, stakeholders or key and influential individuals both inside and outside the University.
• Strive for excellence and consult regularly with clients to clarify who requires the information, and tailor outcomes to their needs.
• Communicate with confidence using examples and the most appropriate influencing technique for a given situation to increase understanding and support.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience and specialist knowledge in recruitment.
• Experience in a large shared service environment, preferably in an internal recruitment function. 
• Experience with Service Now, and/or Page Up, yet not essential
• Experience in managing end-to-end recruitment with a focus on the client experience.
• A willingness to engage with stakeholders both over the phone and via Deakin systems.
• A proactive mindset to adopt best practice recruitment initiatives and applying these to your work.
• Higher Education experience, yet not essential

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 Peta Scott on (Consultant, Recruitment Services) on 03 9244 5847 or peta.scott@deakin.edu.au. Please note, the University is closed for the holiday season from Monday 23 December to Wednesday 1 January, we will respond to you upon our return.  

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

 Senior Adviser, Recruitment Services_HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close at 5:00pm on Sunday, 12 January 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.