• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus or Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and continuing
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 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?

The Research Development Academy provides a range of research training and professional development activities supporting researchers at all stages of their careers. We coordinate the research development of thought leaders and innovators, people with the discipline knowledge and professional skills necessary to push the frontiers of knowledge and make the world a better place in every respect. In addition, the Researcher Development Academy delivers graduate researcher strategy and operations across the HDR at Deakin.

The Senior Officer, Admissions and Scholarships is responsible for providing advice and assistance to prospective domestic and international candidates and academic staff on admission, enrolment and scholarship policies, procedures, and processes of graduate research.

As a Senior Officer, Admissions and Scholarships, you will:

• Provide advice to prospective candidates and staff on policy interpretation, procedures and administrative processes of graduate research degrees.
• Assess graduate research degree applications as determined with key stakeholders and coordinate the admissions, assessment and enrolment processes, complying with university policies and procedures.
• Coordinate admissions and enrolments relating to graduate research, including complex assessment of qualifications, processing international student applications, issuing offers, COE’s and processing enrolments.
• Resolve problems with minimal assistance, maintain systems and records, prepare statistical reports and correspondence and undertake general administrative tasks.
• Engage in process improvement activities and adopt new ideas to improve graduate researcher management support processes and practice.                                                                                                       

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in a graduate research degrees or student services environment
• Knowledge of the policies and issues relating to research and research training in a tertiary environment
• Experience in dealing with confidential materials and sensitive matters

Here's how to apply:

Only people with the right to work in Australia may apply for this position. 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Kirsty Richards (Senior Coordinator, Admissions and Scholarships) on kirsty.r@deakin.edu.au   

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

 Senior Officer, Admissions and Scholarships_HEW 6.pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday, 6 April 2025 at 11:55pm.

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.