Overview Job no: 571382Work type: Full-timeLocation: FlexibleCategories: Administration, Student ServicesFlexible location Melbourne or GeelongFull-time and fixed term (2 years) 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.
Role As an Officer, Faculty Timetable, you will:Coach, guide and support team members as needed to deliver against individual, team and University goals and recognise the importance of teamwork and of effective communication amongst team members and build rapport within immediate team in ways that are respectful and inclusive of others.Role model professional and ethical behaviours.
Consult with available sources to gather relevant information and seek the expertise and advice of other people as appropriate.Clarify expectations and respond promptly to customer requests, queries, or complaints to ensure customer needs are met to agreed standards and timelines and seek to understand the audience by increasing knowledge of a diverse range of communication needs.Presents information in a clear and structured way and communicates concisely by focusing on key messages and checks that messages delivered are understood and tailor communication style and message according to audience needsActively seek to maintain positive relationship and support team members in times of pressure and change and build productive relationships with a diverse range of existing stakeholders and actively seek to maintain positive relationships.
Qualifications Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; orCompletion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; orCompletion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a Technician; orAn equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/trainingExperience in using timetabling systems within a university environment, or experience maintaining a complex databaseDemonstrated data literacy and proficiency in MS ExcelDemonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail, including the ability to apply these qualities in a professional context How to apply Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the button.For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Simone Mullaly (Manager, Timetabling) on For a copy of the position description, please see below:Applications for this position close on Sunday September 14th at 11.55pm.