Senior Officer, Course Support
Senior Officer, Course Support
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Job Description
- Based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed term until 26 February 2027 - Secondment Opportunity
- HEW 6 $96276 - $% Superannuation (pro rata part time)
Position Overview
The role helps support the realisation of the Facultys mission through proactively supporting the course lifecycle. This role sits within the (FBL) Faculty Services Academic Services group which is formed by three sub-teams that provide high-level administrative support on varying functions related to course and curriculum matters within the Faculty of Business and Law. This role sits within the Course Support team. The role supports both the Deakin Business School (DBS) and Deakin Law School (DLS).
The position is a key liaison point for Course Directors and course/unit teams acting as a key intermediary in actioning and progressing course and course portfolio improvements including introductions and withdrawals in curriculum. This requires taking a holistic view to our portfolio of course offerings and active engagement in the processes attached to course review. The role may also support course data analysis evaluation and reporting and provide liaison and support for external professional body course accreditation and re-accreditation.
As a Senior Officer Course Support you will:
- Develop monitor update and analyse unit and course proposals which may include course/unit introductions revisions discontinuations and offerings in consultation with academic and professional staff colleagues to improve course delivery and outcomes
- Proactively provide assistance to Course Directors with annual and major course review processes (and other periodic reviews) preparing documentation through informed advice the interpretation of data and sourcing additional related information where appropriate
- Review brochures websites and other curriculum-related material as required in consultation with Course Directors to ensure accuracy integrity quality and currency of course/unit information
- Liaise with the Course Director and Professional Body as appropriate to assist in the preparation of course accreditation and reaccreditation documents
- Provide administrative support to Course Directors on course related committees and working parties
To be successful youll have:
- A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
- Extensive experience and specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
- An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Experience in administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures policies and procedures
- Experience in operating in a high-pressure diverse environment involving face to face phone and written issue
Heres how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume along with a short cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the Apply button.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Simon Marshallsay (Manager Academic Services) on
For a copy of the position description and role clarity document please see below:
PD - Senior Officer Course Support
BL AS Senior Officer Course Support (June 2025).pdf
Applications for this position close on Sunday 24 August.
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
