Internal Vacancies

Graduate Studies Liaison Officer - Internal Vacancy

• Opportunity to build relationships and engage with staff and students
• Provide high-quality administrative support for HDR students
• Friendly and supportive work environment

The Role

• Fixed Term (until February 2022), Full Time
• Level 6 - $79,051 to $85,546 pa (plus 17% superannuation)
• Wagga Wagga

Play a key administrative role in supporting higher degree by research (HDR) students through their candidature lifecycle. Work collaboratively with faculty staff to support HDR students, while maintaining data and records and providing factual and authoritative policy and procedural advise in this dynamic and varied role.

This position would ideally suit an individual with a proven track record in providing high level customer service, with high attention to detail with the ability to manage competing demands in a multifaceted and changing organisational environment.

To be successful you will have:

• A degree, normally with at least 2 years’ subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent level of knowledge gained through any other combination of education, training and/or experience
• Well-developed organisational and administrative skills with ability to maintain meticulous accuracy and document management in a high volume work environment 
• Demonstrated experience in providing assistance and advice in the interpretation and application of research policies, regulations and guidelines
• A proven customer service focus with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Application Requirements

In line with the Sustainable Futures Program and the change proposals underway, we would like to give continuing employees in positions that are proposed to be reduced or cease the first opportunity to apply for current vacancies across the University.

The recruitment for this position is open only to those continuing employees whose positions may potentially reduce or cease and who have the relevant skills and experience.

Applicants are expected to apply online and address the selection criteria in the position description. If you experience difficulties applying online or for further information on completing the application process please visit our how to apply page or contact us.

About Us

Charles Sturt University is a young and growing university committed to developing far-sighted people who help their communities grow and flourish. We make a significant contribution to the prosperity and vibrancy of our rural and regional communities, with a reach and impact across Australia and internationally. We work together with industry, communities and students to create new thinking, inspire each other and make a positive and progressive contribution to the world.

The Office of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Engagement) encompasses PVC Community and Global Engagement, PVC Research and Innovation, PVC Indigenous Engagement, Office of Research Services and Graduate Studies, the four University Research Centres plus a number of strategic agendas including ethics and compliance, commercialisation of research, the AgriPark and contribution to the University Strategy. The DVC (RE), in collaboration with the Pro Vice-Chancellor Community and Global Engagement, stewards the development of collaborative connections between Charles Sturt and industry, end-users and stakeholders to strengthen and expand the research agenda. Closer strategic partnerships are sought based on the internationally competitive nature and relevance of Charles Sturt research and the opportunity to provide Higher Degree by Research students with a more comprehensive training.

The Office of Research Services and Graduate Studies  is a key operational unit within the DVC (RE) portfolio. The critical role of the Office of Research Services and Graduate Studies is to provide an integrated suite of high standard research administration and support services. Effective leadership of the Office of Research Services and Graduate Studies is essential to ensure excellence in research higher degree candidature management, research grants and contracts administration, research finance and commercialisation, research information management and reporting, research compliance and research policy development. These activities are undertaken through active liaison with internal and external stakeholders and a strong communication program.

Charles Sturt University offers a great work-life balance, professional development opportunities and generous financial benefits.

Charles Sturt University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. This is demonstrated through our Workplace Gender Equality Agency Employer of Choice Citation and our Athena SWAN Bronze Institutional Award. Charles Sturt is also a participating member in the Australian Workplace Equality Index. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous Australians; people with a disability; women (particularly for senior and non-traditional roles); people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

This position is open to Australian Citizens and Permanent Residents; or applicants who hold a current valid work visa commensurate with this position.

Further Information

Additional information is available in the Position Description or by contacting:

Paul Shaw | Manager, Graduate Studies | pshaw@csu.edu.au | Ph: (02) 6933 4289

Closing Date: 11pm, 25  February 2021

Advertised: 18 Feb 2021 09:00 AM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Feb 2021 11:00 PM - AUS Eastern Daylight Time