- Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements
- Full-time and fixed-term for 12 months
- HEW 6 $92,573 - $99,972 + 17% Superannuation
Why work with us?
At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.
Who are we?
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're 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 world's universities.
About the role:
The Senior Officer, Engagement is responsible for coordinating the events, marketing and communication operations of the DeakinTALENT team.
The position coordinates end-to-end internal staff, and external employer, events on behalf of the teams within Graduate Employment, as well as developing the overall calendar of events. It develops and operationalises the internally and externally facing communications plan including both employer and student promotions. This role has oversight of the Graduate Employment Team’s marketing ensuring all material is in line with Deakin’s guidelines and frameworks.
The Senior Officer, Engagement, works closely with the Graduate Employment Management Team to operationalise the strategy through events, marketing and communications. The role has a high level of engagement and collaboration with staff across all teams.
As a Senior Officer, Engagement, you will:
- Draw on a diverse range of team members and resources to identify new or improved opportunities, processes and ways of doing things to enhance the team’s strategy.
- Establish and demonstrate a high level of learning, energy and commitment and maintain personal integrity and make decisions consistent with university values.
- Promote technical solutions to modernise work practices and ensure alignment with Deakin’s and Graduate Employment’s strategic direction.
- Plan and prioritise work and critical activities appropriately and recognise barriers to achieving outcomes while finding effective ways to deal with them and evaluates progress.
- Challenge existing processes by formulating creative and inclusive alternative solutions and benefits.
- Plan and oversee all aspects of the end-to-end projects to deliver sustainable outcomes, value within constraints of time, cost and quality.
To be successful, you’ll 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.
Here's 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 Justine Frost (Head of Talent, Development and Recruitment Services) via justine.frost@deakin.edu.au
For a copy of the position description, please see below:
Senior Officer, Engagement PD - HEW6.pdf
Applications for this position close on 15th December 2024 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.
