Academic Support Officer

Job No.: 566677

Work type: Fixed Term

Full-time, 12 month fixed-term position

Can be based at La Trobe University's Melbourne, Bundoora or Victorian regional campuses

Competitive Salary including 17% Superannuation

About the position

The School of Education has a long and distinctive history of progressive and socially engaged teaching and research in education. The School provides for the professional preparation of teachers and educators in early childhood, primary, secondary, community, outdoor and higher education. The School of Education is a core priority for the University and it has adopted an ambitious strategic plan that is intended to reinvigorate the School's research and coursework portfolio and partnership collaborations with stakeholder groups and industry.

The Academic Support Officer works in collaboration with the Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching, course and subject coordinators within the School to implement the School's operational teaching and learning workflows. The Academic Support Officer provides support for the school to deliver annual Learning & Teaching objectives, the role does not replicate work expected of academic staff as outlined in academic positions descriptions.

The position sits within the School's Professional Services team but does not provide general administrative support to academic staff unless directed by the Administration Coordinator. The objective of the position is to ensure that students have an exceptional learning experience by supporting teaching administrative activities.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have

Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.

Demonstrated understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.

Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.

Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.

Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.

High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.

Understanding of University systems including Courseloop, AWP, LMS and of Timetabling planning and management.

Understanding of moderation processes in alignment with the Assessment Moderation and Validation Procedure.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

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Benefits:

17% employer contributed superannuation

On site child care facilities

Flexible work arrangements

Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 10th December 2023

Position Enquiries: Melissa Barnes – Associate Dean, Learning and Teaching

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries: Jacqueline Lava - Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email: [email protected]

Position Description below:

PD - Academic Support Officer.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

Cover letter; and

An up to date resume.

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.