Senior Officer Fees

• Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Fulltime continuing
• HEW 6 $92573 $Superannuation

Why work with us

In continuing to work 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 arrangementsto help manage your worklife 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.

The Senior Fees Officer is responsible for the administration of student fees across all student cohorts ensuring accurate records including variations to records within agreed deadlines in accordance with University Policy pricing strategy and Government legislation. This position provides advice in relation to fee assessment remission of debt in special circumstances and data entry within the Student Management System to ensure data integrity.

This position provides high level advice to staff across the University in respect to student finance matters however a background in finance is not required. What is more important is the ability problem solve both reactively and proactively and communicate effectively.

As a Senior Officer Fees you will:

• Manage Fee Administration: Oversee the implementation of complex fee arrangements in the Student Management System ensuring accurate records and compliance with University policies and legislation.
• Provide Expert Advice: Offer highlevel advice to staff and students regarding fee matters including HELP schemes and legislative requirements ensuring clarity and support.
• Support Debt Management: Provide administrative support for invoicing debt remission in special circumstances debt management and sponsorship arrangements in accordance with policies and legislation.
• Ensure Timely Invoicing: Guarantee the accurate and timely invoicing of tuition fees to students and sponsors while managing debt processes in line with legal and institutional requirements.
• Assist with System Processes: Oversee fee assessment processes within the Student Management System preparing for key processes such as online invoices and Commonwealth Assistance Notices.

To be successful youll have:

• A degree with relevant experience or extensive experience and specialist knowledge in technical or administrative fields or an equivalent combination of education/training.
• Experience in student finance and related policy implementation.
• High accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to interpret and apply Government and University legislation and policies.
• Experience using Callista or a similar Student Management System with the ability to train staff on its functionality.
• Strong capacity for thoroughness and the ability to apply policies and legislation to workrelated issues effectively.

Heres how to apply:

Internal Position: Open to all current Continuing Fixed term and Casual Deakin staff only

Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the Apply button.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Josephine Boreland Coordinator Student Fees via

For a copy of the position description please see below:

Senior Officer Fees

Applications for this position close on Friday 18^th April 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.