• Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements (expectation of travel between campuses)
• Full-time and fixed-term until February 2027
• HEW 5 $83,407 - $93,548  + 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.

About the role:

This role supports and delivers projects aimed at replacing, upgrading, and modernising the University’s infrastructure environment. The Officer contributes to a diverse portfolio of infrastructure renewal initiatives that underpin the University’s teaching and learning objectives. The position is accountable for ensuring services are delivered efficiently, effectively, and within established project and program timelines.

As an Infrastructure Replacement Program Officer, you will:

• Brief consultants and contractors for projects and coordinate designs, specifications and documentation for infrastructure replacement projects.
• Engage and liaise with internal stakeholders, external consultants and external contractors.
• Clarify the scope and develop innovative built environment solutions, achieving accurate cost control and timely delivery.
• Clarify stakeholder and team expectations and respond promptly to requests and queries to ensure needs are met to agreed processes, procedures, standards and timelines.
• Apply and utilise range of adopted workflow processes, policies and systems to deliver project outcomes and support associated organisational requirements.

To be successful, you’ll 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 project planning and support of defined and scoped projects, project reporting, administration and related activities in a large organisation with complex administrative structures, policies, and procedures.
• Experience in supporting the procurement and appointing of a range of industry consultants, suppliers and contractors.

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 Nicola Gregory (Senior Adviser, Recruitment Services) on nicola.gregory@deakin.edu.au.

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

 Officer Infrastructure Replacement Program_HEW 5.pdf

Applications for this position close on Friday 3rd April.

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.