Senior Officer, School Executive Support

• Based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangement
• Full-time and continuing opportunity
• HEW 6 $100,128 - $108,130 + 17% Superannuation

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the leadership and operations of one of Deakin's fastest growing and most dynamic Schools.

As the Senior Officer, School Executive Support, you will provide high-level administrative and operational support to the School leadership team, helping to coordinate key activities, manage complex priorities and support the successful delivery of School initiatives.

Working closely with academic and professional staff across the School, you will contribute to effective governance, project coordination, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement activities. Your ability to exercise sound judgement, manage competing demands and build strong working relationships will be critical to your success.

In this role, you will:

• Provide high-level executive and operational support to the School leadership team.
• Analyse information, identify key issues and provide advice to support informed decision-making.
• Coordinate activities, projects and initiatives to ensure successful outcomes.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across the University.
• Manage competing priorities and resolve issues using sound judgement and initiative.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes and services.
• Contribute to effective governance, compliance and risk management practices.
• Share knowledge and support colleagues to foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact John Janetzki, School Manager, Faculty of Business and Law via john.janetzki@deakin.edu.au

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 Senior Officer, School Executive Support (DLS) HEW 6.pdf

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence.  A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

Advertised: 21 Jul 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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