Team Leader, HDR Candidature and Examinations

• HEW7: $82,585 - $89,149 plus 17% superannuation
• Full-time, ongoing, based at Hawthorn
• Research and Development

Swinburne is an innovative and inclusive university characterised by high-quality, career-oriented education and strong engagement with industry and the community.   Our vision is to be a world-class university creating social and economic impact, through science, technology and innovation.

In recent years, Swinburne ranked within the top 3% of universities around the world, as assessed by the Academic Ranking of World Universities, and ranked in the Top 100 universities under 50 by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Graduate Studies, the Team Leader, HDR Candidature and Examinations is responsible for the provision of a wide range of administrative functions to ensure that matters related to research candidature and examinations are handled efficiently and effectively. The Team Leader is responsible for the management and maintenance of the supervisor registration database and the management and documentation of processes related to accreditation, and the dissemination of information related to research candidature, progress review and examinations within Swinburne University.

Skills and Experience 
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:
• A degree with substantial subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise in administrative fields; or an equivalent combination or relevant experience and/or education/training.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience in research education and research administration at an Australian Tertiary education level. 
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing and applying policies and procedures in line with university compliance. 
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach and lead staff in high performing teams to achieve exceptional results.

A full list of the selection criteria is available in the position description

Benefits   
As a Swinburne staff member you will have access to many benefits such as career development opportunities including 50% study fee reduction and staff and management development programs.  You will receive up to 17% employer contributions (pension) and various discounts on annual Myki cards, private health insurance and movie tickets.  We also recognise the need to support the work/life balance and flexible needs of our staff.  As such a range of flexible working arrangements including paid maternity/partner leave, onsite childcare, working from home and part time options are available.

To find out more about the extensive benefits offered to Swinburne employees please visit: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/about/jobs/why-work-at-swinburne/

The diverse culture within Swinburne is a source of strength. We have an inclusive working environment with employees from a variety of backgrounds. We acknowledge that diversity in the university workforce increases the effectiveness of teams and our capacity for innovation. We welcome applications from Indigenous people, workers of all ages, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ and those from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

We are proud to be recognised by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality 2015 and of key initiatives such as our Pride@Swinburne Strategic Action Plan and our Reconciliation Action Plan which are integral components of our 2025 vision to be a world-class university creating social and economic impact, through science, technology and innovation.
Swinburne University of Technology is a Child Safe Organisation and as part of this commitment, we require all employees to have a current Working with Children’s Check.  All appointments are subject to a valid Working with Children’s Check, therefore it will be a mandatory requirement to have and maintain a current Working with Children Check.

How to apply
To start an application click on begin at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description.  Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

Swinburne University of Technology is a Child Safe Organisation and as part of this commitment, we require all employees to have a current Working with Children Check. 

If you are experiencing technical difficulties submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment team on +61 3 9214 8600 (option 2).

For further information, please contact Jessica Hattersley, Senior Manager, Graduate Studies on +61 3 9214 5504 or jhattersley@swin.edu.au

Refer to position number: 32109  
Applications close: 5.00pm, Wednesday 7th June 2017