Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus Full-time and continuing HEW 5 $77,114 - $86,490 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 five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, 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: The School Administrative Officer is responsible for providing administrative support and services particularly to academic staff within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences to enable the delivery of school outcomes and to ensure consistent processes and seamless support are delivered to the school. Reporting to the School Manager and working closely with the administrative support team, located across all campuses, this position requires initiative, exceptional communication skills and an eye for detail and accuracy. As the School Administrative Officer you will: Coordinate, support and provide advice in relation to business, research, administrative and operational issues Provide advice on the administration and use of university services and functions. Provide secretariat support and coordination for committees, governance body or regulatory function. Provide a range of processing and administrative tasks in line with university procedure such as stationary ordering, purchasing, marketing support and casual recruitment. Support university governance, including work instructions, procedures and guidelines to enable and support the delivery of operations. Coordinate and support local events, visitors, delegates, forums and activities. To be successful, you’ll have: Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies, and procedures. Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse environment, involving face to face, phone, and written issue 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 Ash Keenan, School Manager at ash.keenandeakin.edu.au For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - School Administration Officer 555029.pdf Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Friday the 17th of May 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.