• Based at our Geelong, Waurn Ponds Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• fixed-term until 15/09/2026

As a Senior Administrative Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting strategic initiatives across the Faculty of Arts and Education. As a Senior Administrative Officer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing practical, user-friendly solutions within Faculty Services (Faculty of Arts and Education) that align with stakeholder needs, while delivering exceptional customer service. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working collaboratively in a supportive environment.

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 Senior Administrative Officer, you will:

• Develop and implement practical, accessible solutions in Faculty Services (Faculty of Arts and Education) based on stakeholder needs.
• Undertake a range of administrative tasks in line with university procedures and guidelines such as induction, space allocation, events and seminars.
• Deliver high-quality customer service, maintain compliance with all quality standards, and actively engage in reviewing work practices to identify and implement improvement opportunities.
• Prepare templates that are fit for purpose for key operational matters within the division. This includes PowerPoint presentations on behalf of the Office of the Director and agendas and action plans for meetings that meet the needs of the stakeholders involved.

To be successful, you’ll have:

• Completion of a Degree with subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education and training.
• Demonstrated experience in administration and customer service within large organisations with complex structures, policies, and procedures.
• Proven ability to operate effectively in high-pressure, diverse environments, managing face-to-face, phone, and written interactions with professionalism.

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 Sarah Stow on s.stow@deakin.edu.au.

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

 PD - Senior Administrative Officer.pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday the 4^th of July.

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.