At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert advice and support to students, ensuring high-quality service.
- Company: Join Deakin University, a dynamic and innovative institution with a global impact.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible work arrangements, generous leave options, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Work part-time with a hybrid model at our Melbourne campus.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while growing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Relevant qualifications and experience in client-focused services are essential.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus with hybrid work arrangements (0.5FTE Part-time and continuing).
Why work with us?
- 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.
As a Student Adviser, you will:
- Provide advice and support within an area of expertise, delivering high-quality service to stakeholders.
- Demonstrate strong analytical skills with the ability to assess information, exercise judgement, and present clear recommendations to support decision-making.
- Exhibit proven organisational skills, with the capacity to plan, prioritise and manage competing workloads to achieve agreed outcomes.
- Engage effectively with stakeholders, building collaborative relationships and contributing positively to team objectives.
- Commit to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance processes, systems and practices while meeting operational goals and service standards.
To be successful, you’ll have:
- A relevant qualification and/or equivalent combination of education, training and demonstrated experience.
- Proven experience delivering advice, administrative support, or client-focused services.
- Well-developed communication skills with the ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
- The ability to interpret policies, procedures and guidelines while coordinating competing priorities and workloads.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a commitment to continuous improvement and process enhancement initiatives.
The hours required to work are:
- Monday - 10.20am to 7pm
- Tuesday - 10.20am to 7pm
- Alternate Saturdays – 10.00am to 2.05pm
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: 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.
Student Adviser in Melbourne employer: Deakin University
Deakin University is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Melbourne. With a strong commitment to employee growth, you will have access to professional development opportunities and the chance to lead impactful research initiatives while contributing to meaningful educational outcomes. The university's focus on integrating industry practices ensures that your work will not only advance your career but also make a significant difference in the community.
