Senior Officer, Student Success (Fairness)

• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time & fixed term (until March 2027)
• HEW 6 $100,128 - $108,130 + 17% Superannuation

• Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritise, and coordinate work effectively, adapting approaches as needed to achieve outcomes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information, identify key issues, and recommend practical solutions.
• Proven experience providing sound advice and supporting informed decision-making in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a track record of building productive relationships and influencing positive outcomes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to enhance services, processes, and team capability.                                                                                                                                                                     

• Demonstrated relevant experience, specialist knowledge, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional expertise.
• Proven ability to provide informed advice, exercise sound judgement, and deliver quality outcomes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise and accurate written communications
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, with experience building productive relationships across diverse groups.
• Sound understanding of policies, governance, and compliance frameworks, with experience working collaboratively across teams to achieve shared objectives.

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

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Michael Tuckley (Lead, Student Fairness & Operations) on m.tuckley@deakin.edu.au

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

 PD-588852 Senior Officer - Student Success 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: 31 Aug 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: 06 Sep 2026 AUS Eastern Standard Time

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