"Examinations Officer (HEO 5)"

• Based in Student and Academic Services at the City West Campus
• Full-time, continuing position
• Commencement Salary: $76,304 per annum (plus 17% superannuation)

About You

You are a customer focussed professional that takes the initiative to manage competing demands to provide solutions and deliver results to achieve high quality operational and service outcomes. You are highly motivated with a keen attention to detail and excellent skills with systems and processes. You are trusted, authentic and self-aware and have high level communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to establish credible and collaborative relationships with a wide range of people.

About the Role

You will undertake administrative activities to ensure the effective operation of the University’s examination and results processes with a primary focus on research degree examinations administration. This includes continuous improvement and provision of business processes, systems, training and support in relation to examination and results administration, and maintaining good working relationships with key stakeholders. You will provide support to the Business Analyst: Exams and Results and work closely with members of the Exams and Results team.

About Student and Academic Services (SAS)

The Student and Academic Services (SAS) Unit provides senior leadership, guidance and services which enable the University to maximise the success and experience of all UniSA students. Acting as a key partner and facilitator with academic units, and working collaboratively with other central units, SAS is responsible for the development and maintenance of student facing services, policy, information systems and procedural frameworks. The Unit coordinates and provides quality assurance for a number of University functions including student support, admissions, enrolments, research candidature, examinations, graduations, student finance and scholarships.

About UniSA 

The University of South Australia is Australia’s University of Enterprise. Our culture of innovation is anchored around global and national links to academic, research and industry partners. Our graduates are the new urban professionals, global citizens at ease with the world and ready to create and respond to change. Our research is inventive and adventurous and we create new knowledge that is central to global economic and social prosperity.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven ability to apply knowledge and skills in administration including high level of computer skills including use of database, spreadsheet, word processing, administrative information systems and electronic communication systems
• High level of interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both with minimal supervision and as part of a team in delivering complex and high volume customer service, including experience in the supervision and training of staff
• High level problem-solving skills and analytical ability including experience in interpreting and applying information, policies, regulations and guidelines, and providing specific advice and recommendations to others based on this information
• Excellent organisation skills and experience in meeting deadlines and prioritising competing demands

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% 
• Employee assistance and development programs 
• A variety of leave arrangements

Culture 

At the University of South Australia, we value workplace diversity and are committed to providing a supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment for all people. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, women, members of the LGBTIQ+ community, people of culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disability.

We are committed to providing an equitable and barrier free recruitment process and encourage you to share any support, adjustments and/or access requirements you have by contacting our Recruitment Central team on recruitment@unisa.edu.au. Anything you tell us will be kept completely confidential. 

Start Your Unstoppable Career! 

For a copy of the position description and to apply, please visit Working at UniSA. The online application form will list the specific selection criteria that you need to address. 

Please address your cover letter to Jasmin Jensen, Senior 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 recruitment@unisa.edu.au using job reference number 6391. 

Applications close: 11:30pm Tuesday 13 August 2024