Senior Academic Services Officer (HEO 5)

• Open to Australian Aboriginal Peoples and UniSA employees only
• Full-time, fixed term contract until 1 March 2024, based in UniSA Education Futures at the City West campus
• Commencement Salary: $73,341 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Academic Services Officer to join our
busy UniSA Education Futures team in UniSA College. The successful
candidate will be responsible for providing leadership to the
Academic Services Officers, and for the provision of key student
administration processes for UniSA College Academic Programs. This
includes liaison with key stakeholders, resolution of issues and the
consistent interpretation and application of the University’s
academic administration policies and procedures within the Academic
Unit and UniSA College.

About UniSA Education Futures and UniSA College

At UniSA Education Futures, we develop education professionals
who will play a crucial role in the learning and development of
children, young people and adults. Our research contributes to
innovation in education and preparation for learning, supporting and
informing new approaches to practice in the ever-evolving education
sector.  

Within UniSA Education Futures,
UniSA College is responsible for the university’s
pre-degree and pathway programs for Australian students, and
implements the University’s Participation Strategy, aimed at
increasing the number of students from a low socio-economic
background enrolled in the University.

Core Responsibilities

• Undertake administration activities
  for the College’s programs and courses in consultation with key
  stakeholders  
• Provide mentoring and support to the
  team of Academic Services staff in the College 
• Contribute to the Academic Unit’s
  strategic planning and review processes and assessment of its
  performance across its programs and courses, research and
  consultancy projects and grants 
• Provide high level advice, guidance
  and solutions to Program Directors and academic staff relating to
  the College’s timetable 
• Act as the first point of contact
  for and work closely with key stakeholders to communicate and
  share relevant information and to resolve complex issues

Essential Skills and Experience

• An undergraduate degree in a
  relevant discipline, or demonstrated equivalent skills, knowledge,
  and experience 
• Demonstrated previous experience
  working in a senior administrative position in a complex
  organisation, involving the provision of advice and
  recommendations to senior staff 
• Highly developed research and
  analytical skills and experience in the interpretation and
  application of policies and procedures 
• Proven organisational skills to
  manage multiple priorities and projects within tight timelines 
• High level verbal and interpersonal
  skills including experience in liaising with people at all levels
  both internal and external to an organisation to deliver quality
  customer service

Benefits

Getting a great job working with the best is just the start.
UniSA rewards its staff with a wide variety of benefits such as:  

• Access to great personal development
  opportunities  
• Generous superannuation
  contributions of 17%  
• Flexible working conditions  
• A range of salary packaging options,
  including vehicle leasing, laptops and car parking fees  
• A variety of leave arrangements

How to Apply

The online application form will list the specific selection
criteria that you need to address.

Please address your cover letter to
Kiara Lalli, Consultant: Recruitment Central. For
further information about the position or the recruitment process,
please contact UniSA Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or via
email at [email protected] using job reference
number 4499.

Applications close: 11.30pm Thursday
20 October 2022 

To be eligible to apply for internal
positions, you must either identify as an Australian Aboriginal
Person, or be a current UniSA continuing, fixed-term or casual
staff member at the time the position is advertised and have the
legal right to work in Australia for the term of the appointment.

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Applications must be lodged online, please note UniSA does not accept applications via email.

UniSA is committed to developing a diverse workforce and a constructive enterprising culture in which everyone can thrive.

For further support, contact Recruitment Central on +61 8 8302 1700 or email [email protected] and you will receive a response within one working day.

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