Position Details

• Fixed Term until January 2027 | Full-Time
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $80,405 - $88,737 p.a.
• Location: Tonsley / Kaurna Country
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About the Role

Under the guidance of the Team Leader, Program Delivery & Operations, the Program Delivery and Operations Officer will assist in the coordination of training programs and practical activities, to support Flinders University’s Curriculum Impact strategy.

This position involves providing program support, liaising with internal and external stakeholders on new and existing programs, managing work processes and handling tasks to ensure training programs and activities run smoothly. The successful applicant will contribute to an inclusive, innovative team culture, assist in continuous improvement and work collaboratively to achieve strategic goals.

The successful applicant will also:

• Collaborate with the Team Leader and other staff members to implement new initiatives.
• Contribute to the project management and effective operations delivery of the variety of innovation and entrepreneurial programs, including working with stakeholders across the University.
• Maintain training resources and information up to date to reflect the group’s program offerings and report on program results.
• Please note, some evening and weekend work may be required.

About You

As the Program Delivery and Operations Officer, you will bring a proactive, growth-focused mindset, dedicated to supporting the development and success of the team.

You will have well-developed organisational and administrative skills, along with strong digital literacy skills. Additionally, you will possess excellent attention to detail, strong problem-solving skills, and the capability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise tasks within a dynamic work environment.

To be successful in this role, you will also demonstrate:

• The capacity to communicate and liaise effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders to achieve great outcomes.
• Experience using Microsoft 365 suite, Canvas or other online learning resources (desirable).
• Experience in contributing to the operational delivery of programs and/or projects. Some exposure to Project Management is highly desirable.
• Interest in creative and innovative thinking, with a curiosity about future trends and emerging industries (desirable).

About the New Venture Institute

Flinders New Venture Institute is Flinders University’s centre for innovation and entrepreneurship. We empower students to think in innovative ways, so they can do things they never thought possible.

Flinders New Venture Institute (Flinders NVI) is South Australia’s premier centre for innovation, developing, enabling and connecting a vibrant eco-system of innovative businesses, curious and passionate students, dedicated researchers, international academics, and committed government partners to create untold future opportunities.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, we strongly encourage you to contact Elen Cuna.
• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

01 Dec 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.