Job no: 572181 Work type: Full-time Location: Flexible Categories: Human / People Services Two full-time and fixed-term positions available (18 months 10 months) Based at either our Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campuses, hybrid work available HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 17% Superannuation Why work with us? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are agile and innovative, and committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education and research and the contributions we make to the wider community. As one of Australia’s largest universities, Deakin has strong global linkages, world-class research and an education portfolio that blends the best of campus and digital delivery into a highly supportive and personalised student experience. 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. At Deakin, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including various leave options such as 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 advance your career; an inclusive, supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus. About the role These roles are part of our exceptional People Services department - the operational hub of the People function. Made up of three specialist teams (People Operations, Recruitment Services and Payroll), People Services acts as the first point of contact for HR support across Deakin. We deliver a range of essential services including handling general HR enquiries, managing payroll and coordinating end-to-end recruitment. As part of the wider Customer Experience division, People Services works closely with People and Culture to provide a high-quality, customer-centric service that is dependable and professional. Together, these qualities help us create an efficient and positive experience for our people. The Senior Adviser, Recruitment Services will provide end-to-end solutions for university stakeholders focused on recruitment, attraction, selection and onboarding. The role will support the Recruitment Services team in providing high quality coordination and support for various employment types across all areas of the University. The role contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing both candidate and stakeholder experiences while aligning recruitment processes with the university’s strategic objectives. As a Senior Adviser, you will: Deliver high-quality, proactive recruitment advice to hiring managers and internal stakeholders, ensuring a smooth and efficient recruitment process that aligns with university policies. Oversee and coordinate the end-to-end recruitment process, including drafting job advertisements, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, reference checks and offer management, ensuring a seamless candidate experience. Act as a key point of contact for handling recruitment queries and cases, providing tailored solutions and ensuring consistent service delivery. Contribute to the development and implementation of recruitment strategies and initiatives to attract top talent, improve processes and promote a diverse and inclusive workplace. To be successful, you’ll have: A Degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience and specialist knowledge in recruitment. Experience in recruitment across a range of roles, ideally within an internal recruitment function, complex organisation or higher education environment. Experience in managing end-to-end recruitment with a focus on the client experience. A proactive mindset to adopt best practice recruitment initiatives and applying these to your work. For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - Senior Adviser, Recruitment Services.pdf 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 Jessica Floyd - Consultant, Recruitment Services via deakin.edu.au Applications for this position close on Wednesday, 4 June 2025 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. Advertised: 20 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time Applications close: 04 Jun 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time