Campus Life Officer

at Deakin University, Burwood, Australia

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Salary

Not given in the advert

Closing date

22 November 2026

Start

Not given in the advert

Type of post

Administration and business
A support post, not a teaching post.

Contract

Full-time

First seen

11 November 2026, on a public job listing

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The advert

Based at our Geelong Waterfront and Waurn Ponds campuses Full-time and fixed term until 20 August 2027 HEW 5 $86,744 - $97,290 + 17% Superannuation Benefits for working with us! At Deakin, we offer more than just a job - we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong, Melbourne, and regional Victoria, you’ll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare, gyms, medical centres, cafes, accessible public transport, and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance, generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off, plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services, ongoing professional development opportunities, and inclusive, supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow - whether you're working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life. Who are we? Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria, revolutionising education with 61,000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI), GIFT City, India, and our vibrant online environment. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities. As a Campus Life Officer, you will: Provide advice and support to residents, student volunteers and other stakeholders within a defined area of responsibility Analyse information and maintain clear and accurate documentation to support appropriate decision-making, follow-up and escalation Plan, coordinate and organise work, programs and activities while managing competing priorities Apply judgement to resolve resident, community and operational matters within defined parameters, escalating where appropriate Build and maintain productive relationships with residents, student volunteers, colleagues and University stakeholders To be successful, you’ll have: Degree without subsequent experience; or Diploma with experience; or Post Trades Certificate/Advanced Certificate with relevant experience; or equivalent combination of experience and/or education/training Experience providing advice, support or frontline services, including responding appropriately to sensitive, complex or challenging situations Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills with experience coordinating work and managing priorities Please note: Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate is required to be on-site full time. Here's how to apply: Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience. For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Anna Josland (Campus Life Coordinator) on a.josland@deakin.edu.au . For a copy of the position description, please see below: PD - Campus Life Officer, 590741.pdf Applications for this position close on Sunday 22nd November at 11:55pm. Are You Ready? Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community. We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success. 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: In accordance with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-based Violence, 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. Candidates may be asked to declare whether they have been investigated for an allegation of Gender‑based Violence, or determined to have engaged in conduct that constitutes Gender‑based Violence during the course of their previous employment, or otherwise in a legal process. A declaration is not required from individuals who have experienced gender‑based violence. A ‘Yes’ response does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment, and any information provided will be treated confidentially and considered only for relevance to the role and the University’s safety obligations.

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