Graduations Officer

About the Role
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Graduations Officer to come join us in the Student Administration and Library Services department.

Reporting to the Team Leader, Graduations, you will contribute to the provision of high-level customer service for both internal and external customers of the University. The role responds to client needs and operates with a strong team focus.

As a Graduations Officer, you will be responsible for contributing to the efficient delivery of all aspects of graduations, including coordination of awards for students, onshore and offshore graduation ceremonies, and award mail outs.

The role also contributes to the efficient, effective and timely delivery of the range of functions across Student Administration and Library Services as required.

About You
To be suitable for this role, you will have:

• Experience in the provision of high-quality events within a demanding client focused and deadline driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team as well as independently, and to liaise effectively with students, staff and other stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to handle confidential information in sensitive and high-pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and undertake tasks within the context of University policies, procedures and regulations, including the ability to identify areas for process improvement.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree without subsequent relevant work experience or completion of an associate diploma and subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and /or educational training.

About Swinburne University of Technology
Swinburne Horizon 2025 draws upon our understanding of future challenges. With this new strategic plan, we choose to build Swinburne as the prototype of a new and different university – one that is truly of Technology, of Innovation and of Entrepreneurship, and proud of it. We are committed to a differentiated university proposition in education and research, so that:

• Every Swinburne learner gets a work experience
• Every Swinburne graduate gets a job
• Every Swinburne partner gets a tech solution
• Swinburne is the prototype of global best practice

The achievement of our 2025 moon shots depends on our capacity to work collectively, always, as One Swinburne.

To Apply
Please submit your CV and cover letter addressing why you believe you are suitable for this position.

For further information about this role and to review the position description; please click 'apply' or click onto it at the bottom of the advert.

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children Check.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Swinburne Talent Acquisition Team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au

Applications Close: 5pm on Tuesday, 31 May 2022.

Diversity and Inclusion
Swinburne is a large and culturally diverse organisation and we are proud of our commitment to equity and inclusion through key initiatives. For further information on all our initiatives visit our equity and diversity website.

We welcome and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Assistance and Support
We are committed to making the recruitment process fair and equitable for all our candidates. If you have specific accessibility or support requirements please contact Maree Norden, Diversity & Inclusion Manager at inclusion@swin.edu.au

For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact Timothy Werner at DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au

Swinburne offers flexible working options, leave and parenting/carer policies to support work life balance. 

Vaccination Requirements
Orders from Victoria’s Minister for Health require all Swinburne workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, unless they are an Excepted Person as defined by the Pandemic COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination (Specified Workers) 2021 Order (No. 1). All applicants must therefore be able to comply with this requirement.

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