Macquarie University

DeanofStudentsGovernanceOfficer

$99–109k North Ryde, New South Wales, Australia FULL TIME
The Brief

“Dean of Students Governance Officer at Macquarie University. Skills: Governance, Student matters management, Policy and procedure alignment, Stakeholder relationship management, Reporting and analysis. Provide systems and governance advice, guidance, and support to PVC (DoS) staff managing student matters. Manage and triage complaints, misconduct matters, and student enquiries”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure student-related processes align with University policies, procedures, and governance frameworks; Strengthen governance practices; Support clear, consistent approaches to student matters; Inform decision-making

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Organisational and analytical skills, including experience supporting reporting and decision-making

Eligibility Requirements

Full-time, on-campus presence required, Fixed term contract until mid-May 2027, Flexibility to work outside standard hours to meet business needs

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Degree or equivalent experience in governance, compliance, administration, or a related discipline, Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and governance frameworks, Experience managing or triaging complex matters, enquiries, or complaints, communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and practical guidance, Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with a range of stakeholders, organisational and analytical skills, including experience supporting reporting and decision-making, Current Working with Children Check and Criminal History Check (or willingness to obtain), Flexibility to work outside standard hours to meet business needs

What You'll Do.

Provide systems and governance advice

and support to PVC (DoS) staff managing student matters

Manage and triage complaints

and student enquiries

Provide secretariat and administrative support

Build and maintain effective relationships with students and key stakeholders

Support governance and compliance activities

Collate and analyse information

and prepare briefings and reports

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Highly collaborative role, working closely with staff, students, and key stakeholders; Build and maintain effective relationships with students and key stakeholders

Communication Scope

Clear and practical guidance; Effective relationships

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