Governance & Quality Senior Officer

• Full-time, Fixed Term Position until December 2024 

• Salary Level HEW 6 ($85,948 – $93,035) + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

• Based at the Melbourne CBD and/or Bundoora Campus, and Hybrid Ways of Working 

About the Position 

Join our team as the Governance & Quality Senior Officer, where you’ll play a pivotal role in providing high-level professional support to college committees and managing student complaints and appeals processes.

This position will also involve handling administrative duties for various governance-related functions when required. Your expertise will ensure that program and course lifecycle processes adhere to efficient and compliant governance standards. 

About you 

If you’re passionate about maintaining quality and upholding governance principles, this opportunity is perfect for you and is a great way to learn about STEM College!

We’re a small and supportive team, with a broad scope of work. We embrace hybrid ways of working. If this sounds interesting, please apply, we would love to have you onboard. 

To thrive in this position, you’ll need to bring a diverse range of skills and experiences to the table: 

• Proven administrative experience, preferably within the tertiary education sector, with a track record in preparing minutes and reporting on critical issues. 

• A strong grasp of administrative procedures, encompassing committee operations and protocols, formal voting processes, program and course development approvals, and handling student complaints and appeals. 

• Exceptional communication skills, enabling you to engage effectively with individuals across all levels of the organisation. 

• Outstanding organisational and time management abilities, coupled with the capacity to efficiently handle, distribute, and file a substantial volume of committee-related documents, meeting tight deadlines. 

• A creative problem solver, able to develop and implement new procedures and guidelines that foster organisational efficiency and enhance client service objectives. 

• Proficiency in various software packages, empowering you to work with ease and precision in our tech-driven environment. 

• A team player through and through, showcasing your ability to collaborate effectively and contribute positively to team efforts. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the STEM College Office Professional Staff 

The STEM College Office Professional staff provide exceptional and efficient support to the College. 

The Learning, Teaching and Quality teams support:  

• Quality Enhancement 

• Learning and Teaching support 

The Professional shared services Group delivers service to all four Schools across five distinct functions: 

• Student Lifecycle 

• Planning & Operations 

• Technical Services 

• Program Lifecycle & Governance 

• WIL & Engagement 

Relevant digital solutions – such as Workday – are used by the five teams to streamline processes and drive operational efficiencies. The Group’s end-to-end professional support ensures a consistent approach to the operational and strategic functioning of the College and adherence to University policies and procedures.  

The STEM College Office professional staff are instrumental in providing students with a transformative and enriched learning experience, and in supporting our research and engagement administration activities. Centralised in the STEM College Office, at our City and Bundoora campuses, professional staff members have opportunities to cross-skill, engage in professional development and develop their own career paths. 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link below. 

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Medina (Talent Acquisition) via email at [email protected] . 

Position Description – Governance & Quality Senior Officer   

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Applications Close:
4 Feb 2024 11.59 pm

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