Officer, Indigenous Curriculum
Officer, Indigenous Curriculum
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Job Description
- Based at our Geelong Waterfront Campus flexible and hybrid work arrangements
- part time (0.60FTE 22.05 hours per week) and fixedterm until November 2025
- HEW 5 $80199 $% Superannuation (pro rata part time)
Who are we
As you know Deakin is a cuttingedge public university in Victoria revolutionising education with 61000 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. Were proud to be a progressive and openminded university delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities
As an Officer of Indigenous Curriculum you will:
- Coordinate events by administering logistics for workshops and OnCountry learning days including venues catering travel tech support and communications.
- Support the delivery of engaging inperson and online experiences by providing onsite event support and coordinating virtual sessions with seamless followup and participant engagement.
- Build meaningful partnerships via the liaison with Deakin staff Traditional Owners and external providers to ensure culturally respectful and successful event delivery.
- Drive continuous improvement through data and feedback while maintaining detailed event records monitor attendance and conduct evaluations to support reporting and refinement.
- Be the digital and communications goto person using strong administrative and technical skills to manage platforms and tools while ensuring clear professional communication with stakeholders.
In a typical day you will:
- Contribute to a collaborative team culture within the Office of Indigenous Strategy and Innovation by coaching and guiding team members to achieve shared goals fostering open communication and building respectful inclusive relationships.
- Model professionalism and integrity through ethical behaviour informed decisionmaking and seeking expert input when needed.
- Deliver exceptional service by responding promptly and effectively to customer queries and feedback and tailoring communication to meet diverse needs and expectations.
- Communicate with clarity and purpose by presenting information in a structured audienceappropriate manner and ensuring key messages are understood.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships by supporting colleagues through change maintaining trust and collaborating across diverse groups.
- Take ownership of your work through effective time management setting and achieving goals and contributing positively to a productive team environment.
- Drive continuous improvement by embracing new ideas refining work practices and delivering efficient highquality outcomes.
- Be proactive and solutionsfocused by taking initiative offering constructive feedback and identifying opportunities for change and innovation.
To be successful youll have:
- A degree with no subsequent relevant experience or an associate diploma with at least two years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education training and/or experience.
- Demonstrated experience in administration within a large complex organisation including familiarity with administrative policies procedures and structures.
- Proven ability to operate effectively in highpressure fastpaced environments managing facetoface phone and written communication.
- Experience delivering services and support in a large organisational setting.
- Experience working respectfully and effectively with Indigenous Peoples and communities.
- Familiarity with digital platforms such as Smartsheet Eventbrite and SharePoint is desirable.
Heres 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 Michelle Verso Senior Executive Officer via
For a copy of the position description please see below:
PDOfficer Indigenous Curriculum (1).pdf
Applications for this position close at 11.55pm Tuesday 20 May 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.The Office of Indigenous Strategy and Innovation leads the implementation of the Deakin Indigenous Strategy and initiatives to and is committed to creating a supportive and safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander staff and students.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
