Teaching Support Officer (S50D)

Location
Perth WA
 
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Full job description
$83,283 - $91,103 (G05) pro-rata, plus 17% Superannuation
Continuing, full-time opportunity
Excellent benefits and work environment!

Job Reference: 1055854

At Curtin we are committed to embedding the voices and perspectives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples at the forefront of our decision-making to create an environment in which everyone thrives.

In line with Curtin’s 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin University is committed to optimising employment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.

About the Role:
Full-time Continuing position | Bentley Campus, Boorloo (Perth) | Flexible Work Options Available | $83,283 - $91,103 (G05) pro-rata, plus 17% Superannuation
Curtin Centre for Aboriginal Studies (CAS) is excited to announce an opening for a Teaching Support Officer in a continuing full-time vacancy (1.0 FTE).

This position is essential for providing comprehensive administrative support to our Unit and Course Coordinators, ensuring the seamless operation of our academic programs across various locations and delivery modes.

As a pivotal member of our team, you will collaborate with internal service providers, including HR, Student Services, and Course Management, as well as liaise with external partners when necessary, to facilitate the timely execution of all administrative tasks associated with our units and courses. In this dynamic role, you will play a vital role in enhancing the educational experience for both students and faculty.

Your responsibilities will include (but not be limited to):
Organising course and unit availability, ensuring access to essential materials for students and teaching staff.
Managing processes related to assessment and academic integrity.
Preparing documentation for Boards of Examiners and course reviews.
Communicating with academic staff and supporting them in addressing student inquiries.
Who we are looking for:
Proven ability to guide others on procedures and ensure compliance with policies while delivering client-focused service to diverse individuals.
Strong communication skills, both written and oral, with a clear and professional approach to sharing information.
Effective in organising tasks according to priorities, multitasking to meet deadlines, and solving non-standard problems both independently and collaboratively.
Experienced in using various computer software, including databases, word processing, and spreadsheets.
Desirable
Demonstrated understanding of the academic environment and the student experience within a higher educational institution.
Demonstrated experience in the use of Blackboard (Learning Management System) and corporate student information systems (e.g. Student One).
If your qualifications or experience look different from what we've described, but you feel your skills and potential are a match to the capabilities we need, please apply. We are looking for diversity in experience, thought, and approach.

Role Requirements:
As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Ability to work outside of normal office hours to accommodate semester and academic requirements.
In line with Curtin’s 2030 Strategic Plan, Curtin University is committed to optimising employment outcomes for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples. Curtin University considers that being an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander person is a genuine occupational requirement for this position under section 50(d) of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA). Therefore, only applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people will be considered.
About Curtin University

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. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page - https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-at-curtin/

What We Offer You:

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. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more. For more information, check out our benefits page.

For more reasons to work at Curtin, please visit https://staff.curtin.edu.au/discover-curtin/

Join Us!

If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
Updated Resume
Cover Letter sharing a brief introduction about yourself, outlining career aspirations, and addressing the ‘who we are looking for’ stated in the advertisement.
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on CurtinCareers@curtin.edu.au or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.

Applications close: Tuesday, 12 August 2025.

Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.

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

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
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