• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus + hybrid work arrangements
• Part-time (0.8 FTE) and fixed-term until 11 Sept 2026
• HEW 6 $96,276 - $103,971 + 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 seven campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India 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.

As a Senior Officer, Faculty Timetabling you will:

• Support the development and maintenance of the academic timetable, including ensuring accuracy in creating maintaining and translating timetable information in timetabling systems such as TimeEdit in a timely manner by liaising with stakeholders
• Design timetables considering the provision of teaching space to ensure space allocations are aligned with the university’s timetabling policies and procedures, and the timetable supports University objectives
• Seek feedback from clients regarding their satisfaction and perspective with the timetable function and services received, respond to feedback with openness and transparency and seek to identify ways to better service the customer
• Provide ethical advice to stakeholders that addresses underlying timetabling questions or concerns around timetabling procedures, processes and requirements promoting value-adding insights and recommendations
• Develop and implement practical, accessible solutions to timetable problems based on stakeholder needs, including those related to data collection, scheduling, and student allocation, and their associated systems and processes                                                                                                                                         

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.
• Experience in using timetabling systems such as TimeEdit within a university environment, or experience maintaining a complex database
• Demonstrated digital literacy and proficiency in MS Excel
• A demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and peers as well as work independently with minimal supervision
• Well-developed organisational skills with an ability to effectively plan and prioritise work and interpret and apply rules and policy

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 Simonne Mullaly, Manager Timetabling via email at  simonne.mullaly@deakin.edu.au 

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD - Senior Officer Faculty Timetable - 573625.pdf

Applications for this position close at 11.55pm on Friday 20th February.

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 Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process.  A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based 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 University’s safety obligations.