Senior Officer, Student Success (Fairness)

• Flexible location hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed-term until 22 June 2026
• HEW 6 $96276 -$% Superannuation (pro rata part time)
  
  

The Senior Officer Student Success (Fairness) is responsible for operational processes related to ensuring fairness for students. This role ensures that students and staff are supported in upholding student fairness and integrity standards handles cases and delivers guidance on established processes. The role will also support Specialists and Senior Advisers in the Student Fairness team on complex matters programs or initiatives related to student fairness.

As a Senior Officer Student Success (Fairness) you will:

• Manage day-to-day operations related to functions of the student fairness team including student complaints handling processing student appeals and special consideration applications investigating allegations of student misconduct/ breaches of student academic integrity and supporting the various Faculty and University committees associated with these functions.
• Collaborate with University stakeholders to ensure that relevant policies are applied consistently and fairly across the University.
• Provide practical support and clear communication to students regarding student fairness requirements.
• Ensure timely and consistent handling of student fairness cases working closely with internal stakeholders to resolve issues within established procedures.
• Maintain strong relationships with academic departments and other University units ensuring open communication and efficient resolution of student fairness matters.

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 higher education student administration.
• Knowledge of working in complex policy and program environments such as academic integrity complaints appeals special consideration or conduct and success fairness within a higher education environment.

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 Michael Tuckley (Lead Student Fairness & Operations) at.

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD -Senior Officer Student Success (Fairness).pdf

Applications for this position close on Sunday 7^th September 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.