Officer, Faculty Timetable

• Based at our Melbourne Burwood Campus / Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hybrid work arrangements
• Full-time and fixed term until 31.12.2026
• 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.

Who are we

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria revolutionising education with 61000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood Geelong Waurn Ponds Geelong Waterfront Warrnambool Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI) GIFT City India and our vibrant online environment. Were proud to be a progressive and open-minded university delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities.

As a Officer Faculty Timetable you will:

• Assist with the development and maintenance of the academic timetable ensuring teaching space allocations support effective curriculum delivery and comply with university policies.
• Support continuous improvement by providing feedback on timetabling processes and identifying practical enhancements to improve efficiency.
• Address basic timetabling queries from staff and students offering guidance on scheduling matters and referring more complex inquiries to relevant university units.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with academic and administrative stakeholders to facilitate smooth timetabling operations.
• Gather and review timetabling data to support informed decision-making and resolve scheduling challenges.

To be successful youll have:

• Completion of a Degree without subsequent relevant work experience; or Completion of an Associate Diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or
• Completion of a Post-Trades Certificate or Advanced Certificate and extensive relevant experience as a technician; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in using timetabling systems within a university environment or experience maintaining a complex database
• Demonstrated data literacy and proficiency in MS Excel
• Demonstrated problem solving skills and attention to detail including the ability to apply these qualities in a professional context

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 Simonne Mullaly (Manager Timetabling) on

For a copy of the position description please see below:

PD-Officer Faculty

Applications for this position close on 12th March 2026

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.

Pre-employment safety and suitability checks: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence appointment to this role is subject to successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks including Working With Children Checks and candidate gender-based violence declarations.

Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Genderbased Violence or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Genderbased Violence during the course of their previous employment or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced genderbased violence. A Yes response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the Universitys safety obligations.