Senior Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
Senior Coordinator, Academic Initiatives
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Job Description
- Melbourne Burwood or Geelong Waterfront Campus hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term until December 2026
- HEW 8 $118801 - $% Superannuation
- This position is open to all current Ongoing Fixed term and Casual Deakin staff only
About this role:
As the Senior Coordinator Academic Initiatives you will play a pivotal role within the Academic Workforce program in the Faculty Services Division. This position is central to designing and delivering sustainable solutions that respond to the changing needs of Deakins academic workforce. Collaborating with senior leaders and project teams youll drive improvements in planning governance and delivery of initiatives such as decasualisation and academic workload processes. Your work will streamline processes remove barriers and enhance the academic experience aligning with Deakins focus on excellence inclusion and a sustainable workforce.
As a Senior Coordinator Academic Initiatives you will:
- Lead end-to-end business improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Faculty Services Division and across the university.
- Engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders to define problems clarify goals and deliver inclusive sustainable solutions.
- Facilitate research governance design communication and implementation activities using university frameworks and best practices.
- Analyse complex issues translate them into clear actions and coach others to challenge assumptions and drive meaningful change.
- Promote capability-building through training clear communication and ongoing support to embed improvements and achieve strategic objectives.
To be successful youll have:
- Experience in a Faculty or school within the University
- Postgraduate qualifications or progress towards postgraduate qualifications and extensive relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and management expertise; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience supporting projects within a large scale and complex organisation.
- Knowledge of systems process and business improvement capabilities.
Heres how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.This position is open to all current Ongoing Fixed term and Casual Deakin staff only
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Alice Faulkner Executive Director Faculty Services on
For a copy of the position description please see below:
PD - Senior Coordinator Academic
Applications for this position close on Tuesday 15th of July at 11.55pm.
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
