Academic Governance Assistant

PRIMARY DETAIL

• Casual opportunity
• $ 41.96 per hour (HEW 4) + 25% casual loading + plus 12% super
• Enjoy a vibrant on-campus location, close to public transport

About the Role

The Academic Governance Assistant will work within the Faculty of Science and Engineering Governance team to support the delivery of critical business and processing of curriculum related functions.

Key Responsibilities

The Academic Governance Assistant will be guided by the Academic Governance Officer and Governance and Initiatives Manager to complete curriculum-related business and processes for the faculty.

What will you do?

• Work directly with the Curriculum Management System (CMS) to download reports and extract data to compile documents and data for review and approval by Course Directors and Education committee members.
• Support to prepare curriculum documents ahead of School and Education Committee meetings
• Attend Faculty Education Committee meetings to help with the presentation of curriculum related documents, and where appropriate take notes of the meeting
• Support to answer CMS related curriculum queries as well as cross check proposed curriculum changes.
• Undertake general administrative duties in line with team workflows and service protocols.
• Comply with relevant professional standards and codes of ethics and EEO and WHS regulations.
• Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification.

Essential Criteria

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office suite skills
• Excellent time management, written communication and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver on competing deadlines
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Available for up to 14-21 hours of work per week.

Desirable

• Familiarity with university policies and administrative processes.

Role Specific Inquiries:

Carolina Morison, Faculty of Science and Engineering Governance and Initiatives Manager carolina.morison@mq.edu.au

Applications Close:

19 May 2026, 11:59pm

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter (not exceeding 2 pages) that demonstrates how you meet the selection criteria.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.