• Flexible location based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus; Geelong, Waterfront Campus; or Warrnambool Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.6 FTE flexible) and fixed-term for 12 months
• HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

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.

About the role

The Equity Partnerships Support Officer provides high-level administrative and program support to the Deakin Engagement and Access Program (DEAP) team and the Manager, Student Equity.

This role ensures the effective implementation of administrative processes and systems for DEAP activities, including supporting Deakin’s delivery of In2science.

Additionally, the role coordinates all communications for the DEAP team and contributes to developing and implementing the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Communications and Engagement plan and related activities.

As an Equity Partnership Support Officer, you will:

• Provide flexible and proactive administrative support for DEAP activities
• Prioritise work and critical activities, recognise barries to achieving outcomes and challenge the team to anticipate future needs
• Prepare and review documents, reports, and presentations, drive communications and projects and administer digital platforms
• Collaborate closely with other team members and build strong relationships with partners, alumni and other organisations both within and outside the University community
• Support DEAP success through process improvement and innovation

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields
• 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 in project support/management and analysing data and information and developing, enhancing and implementing administrative processes and procedures

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 Nathan Coffey (Manager, Student Equity) on [email protected], using the subject line: Equity Partnership Support Officer - Flexible Location enquiry via EthicalJobs, or 03 924 46047.

For a copy of the position description, please see attachments.

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.

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.