Senior Administrative Officer, Student & Academic Services

Job No.: 688516

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: Fixed-term appointment until 1 April 2027

Remuneration: $96,768 - $104,450 pa HEW Level 06 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Amplify your impact supporting students at a world top 50 university
• Join our inclusive and collaborative Student Services community
• Make a difference as a Senior Administrative Officer shaping student experience

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Administrative Officer to provide high-level administrative support for the School’s student and academic services across undergraduate and postgraduate coursework programs. The role supports the Student Services Team Leader and Course Coordinators through complex student administration and contributes to projects, events and operational activities within the Student and Academic Services team.

This position will coordinate a wide range of administrative functions, including course and student administration, minor thesis processes, committee support and student recruitment activities. It manages enrolments, assessments, examinations and completions, maintain accurate records and data systems and ensures administrative processes meet agreed standards, timeframes and compliance requirements.

We are seeking a candidate with strong project and administrative experience, supported by relevant qualifications or equivalent experience. The role requires excellent organisational and problem-solving skills, the ability to manage complex processes and the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a dynamic academic environment. A solid understanding of administrative systems, data management and student-focused services is also essential.

If you are seeking an opportunity to contribute to a supportive academic environment and play a key role in delivering high-quality student and academic services, we encourage you to apply.

Monash University seeks applicants for this opportunity who are able to demonstrate and present valid and current Australian work rights.

About Monash University

At Monash, work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something ground breaking – a place where great things happen.

We value difference and diversity, and welcome and celebrate everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. That’s why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Some 20,000 staff work for Monash around the world. We have 95,000 students, four Australian campuses, and campuses in Malaysia and Indonesia. We also have a major presence in India and China, and a significant centre and research foundation in Italy.

In our short history, we have skyrocketed through global university rankings and established ourselves consistently among the world's best tertiary institutions. We rank in the world’s top-50 universities in rankings including the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Learn more about Monash.

Today, we have the momentum to create the future we need for generations to come. Accelerate your change here. 

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents.

To Apply

For instructions on how to apply, please refer to 'How to apply for Monash Jobs'. Your application must address the Key Selection Criteria.

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Dr Joanne Mouser, Student and Academic Services Manager, +61 3 9905 5428

Position Description: Senior Administrative Officer

Applications Close: Tuesday 10 February 2026, 11:55pm AEDT