Support Officer| Learning |amp| Teaching

Job reference: 1253836

Faculty of Humanities

Curtin’s Faculty of Humanities has three academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) courses. The three academic Schools are Curtin School of Education, Curtin School of Design and the Built Environment, School of Media, Creative Arts and Social Inquiry.

Your new role

You will deliver high quality teaching administration support across various schools within the Faculty of Humanities.

Key duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Support Faculty Learning and Teaching administration activities.
Ensure critical university dates and deadlines are adhered to.
Assist with course and unit administration preparation and processes.
Respond to queries and provide students with access to course and unit materials.
Execute administrative processes related to learning and teaching.
Provide user guidance to academic staff in the use of digital teaching delivery systems.
Essential Criteria:
A degree qualification; or a diploma qualification with considerable relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
Demonstrated ability to provide guidance to others on procedural matters and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills, especially the ability to deal with a wide variety of people with cross cultural sensitivity, providing a client focussed service.
Demonstrated well developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate information clearly and professionally.
Demonstrated ability to organise work activities according to priorities and to multi-task to ensure deadlines are effectively met.
Demonstrated ability to show initiative and the ability to solve problems arising from non-standard issues.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively as part of a team.
Demonstrated computer literacy with skills in in a wide range of applications including word processing and/or spreadsheet packages and email.
Desirable Criteria
Experience in a student and/or academic support related position.
Demonstrated understanding of relevant policies and procedures.
Proficiency in Curtin’s systems, applications and programs, such as Blackboard, Student One and Akari.
As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.

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Applications close: Sunday, 15 September 2024, at +:00 pm AWST

Why Choose Us?

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.

Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise and Hotel, as well as Health Insurance discounts.
Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, Community Service Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff) for Professional Staff. Plus 18% more observed days off -enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.+).
Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad
For more information about our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to the application process, please contact our careers team on curtincareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 +266 +000 (option 3,1) and quote the Job Reference number.

Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.

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Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Malaysia and Singapore as well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. With more than 10,000 international students studying in Australia, Curtin offers a unique cross-cultural experience. Students become part of an international network that provides social and academic support for a lifetime.

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Curtin University is Western Australia's largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia's third largest international student population. With campuses in Malaysia and Singapore as well as face-to-face teaching in a number of countries, Curtin has a strong commitment to international engagement. This cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to our campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. With more than 10,000 international students studying in Australia, Curtin offers a unique cross-cultural experience. Students become part of an international network that provides social and academic support for a lifetime.

Source: this is an extract from the company's own website

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