• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 8 $114,231 - $130,786  + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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.

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.

About the role:

As the Senior Coordinator, Ground Operations you are responsible for overseeing the planning, management, scheduling and implementation of activities to ensure the University campus environments are managed in accordance with its sustainability initiatives and values, meets its legislative requirements, whilst delivering a unique and welcoming campus experience to students, staff and visitors across all campuses. You will lead a team that manages the maintenance of the university’s grounds and gardens.

As a Senior Coordinator, Ground Operations you will:

• Lead and manage the team responsible for the university’s grounds and gardens, ensuring operational efficiency
• Plan, design, and maintain ongoing works programs, projects, and landscaping to a high standard and in a safe and aesthetically appealing way
• Leads the development of campus-based action sustainability projects including Biodiversity, Integrated Water and Waste Management.
• Maintains data analytics and develops proposals for initiatives that will reduce potable water consumption, enhance biodiversity and minimise waste to contribute to achieving Deakin’s water, biodiversity and waste sustainability targets
• Creates systems and procedures, including Geographical Information Systems capturing environmental assets of the University

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and management expertise; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training in fields of horticulture, biodiversity and/or arboriculture
• Extensive experience in the management of significant human and material resources.
• Proven leadership and team management skills, with experience in supervising and developing a team and managing contractors

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 Tamara Chalmers (Director, Venues and Events and Logistics) on tamara.chalmers@deakin.edu.au

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

 Position Description - Senior Coordinator Ground Operations - HEW 8.pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 5th of February.

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.