• Based at either Melbourne, Burwood or our Geelong Campuses + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and Continuing
• HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation  

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.

As a Coordinator, Current Candidature, you will:

• Plan and prioritise graduate research candidature management work and critical activities appropriately and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes, find effective ways to deal with them and evaluate progress.
• Apply knowledge of University and graduate research governance, policies, and procedures in providing advice to graduate research candidates and stakeholders, and in the implementation of candidature operations.
• Provide secretariat and administrative support to the HDR Academic Progress Committee.
• Collaborate closely with current graduate research candidates, faculties, school, and institutes to successfully fulfill the requirements of the role.
• Identify and lead change within own area of responsibility and understand and communicate the reasons for the change.                                                                                                                                                                                      

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in a university environment, higher degree by research or student services environment
• Experience with university governance and policy
• Experience in dealing with confidential materials and sensitive matters

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Jenny Andrews (Senior Coordinator, Current Candidature) via email at jenny.andrews@deakin.edu.au 

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

 PD - Coordinator, Current Candidature - 568139.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Sunday 16^th March.

Interviews will be conducted via Zoom on Friday 21^st March.

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.