Centre Officer

• Flexible location Melbourne and/or Geelong campuses hybrid work arrangements
• 0.6 Fixed term until Dec 2026
• HEW 5 $83407 - $% Superannuation

Benefits for working with us!

At Deakin we offer more than just a job we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking.

Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more.

Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.

As a Centre Officer you will:

• Support with implementing the SEED Lifespan Strategic Plan and Communications Plan. This includes supporting the update and maintenance of our various websites issuing regular communications to internal and external stakeholders such as newsletters and enhancing our social media presence as well as supporting the development of creative content for the translation of research such as animations and podcasts.
• Assist in coordinating the Centres operations performance and delivery of projects in line with project milestones and contractual obligations.
• Coordinate major initiatives events and cadence of meetings preparing agendas minutes tracking attendance and supporting event planning.
• Work with Deakin central services and the SEED professional team to provide administrative grants and communications support to staff.
• Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders (School of Psychology Faculty of Health Deputy ViceChancellor Research etc.) and ensure accurate timely reporting of grants publications and other organisational data.

In a typical day/week you will:

• Support team members to achieve individual team and University goals fostering effective communication inclusion and rapport.
• Rolemodel professional ethical behaviour and seek advice or information as needed to inform decision making.
• Clarify expectations and respond promptly to customer (internal/external) requests tailoring communication to the audience and ensuring clarity.
• Proactively build and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders and team members especially during periods of pressure or change.
• Take ownership of goals and tasks: plan methodically track progress propose process improvements show initiative and adapt to evolving work demands.

To be successful youll have:

• Qualification: completion of a tertiary qualification with at least 2 years relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of education/training and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating research administration activities and reporting on data and metrics with a strong commitment to service excellence.
• Experience supporting a leadership team advisory committee or working group especially in scheduling meetings preparing agendas minutes and meeting papers.
• Highlevel communication and interpersonal skills able to communicate clearly accurately and appropriately for different audiences.
• Excellent organisational skills; ability to work autonomously and within a dynamic team manage multiple projects under pressure and meet deadlines and deliverables.
• Highly developed analytical and problemsolving skills aligned with delivering project outcomes and contributing to strategic objectives.

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 Kristin Williams on

For a copy of the position description please see below:

Centre Officer PDHEW

Applications for this position close on - Nov 4 2025 at 11 PM.

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.