Coordinator, Committee Services

Job Description

Apply now Job no: 567350Work type: Full-timeLocation: FlexibleCategories: Administration Flexible location + hybrid work arrangements Full-time and fixed term (approx. 6 Months) HEW 7 $101,858 - $112,156 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time) 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 Coordinator, Committee Services, you will: Collaborate closely with the Chair of the designated standing committee of the Academic Board to ensure that committee membership, terms of reference, and business schedules are maintained and fulfilled to an appropriate standard. Consult with a diverse range of stakeholders to ensure that committee terms of reference and business schedules are fulfilled. Identify emerging issues that should be considered by the designated committee and lead work with the Chair, committee members, and other stakeholders to ensure that these issues are considered and addressed. Establish and maintain strong relationships with committee members and other stakeholders who contribute to or are end-users of committee business and outputs. Ensure that committee administration is efficient and effective, providing advice to key stakeholders on how committee business can be managed in concise terms that can be understood readily by committee members and end-users. To be successful, you’ll have: A Degree with substantial subsequent relevant experience; or Extensive experience and management expertise in technical or administrative fields; or An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Knowledge of governance practices and processes in an education environment. Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience by clicking the 'Apply' button. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Janelle Smeelie (Senior Manager, Academic Governance) via email at For a copy of the position description, please see below: Applications for this position close at 11.55pm Friday the 21st of 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. Advertised: 07 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight TimeApplications close: 21 Feb 2025 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Reporting to the Senior Manager, Academic Governance, this position will be responsible for coordinating and supporting academic governance and committees, providing high quality committee documentation and facilitation of effective administration at Deakin University. #J-18808-Ljbffr