Project Officer (AUQA Audit) (Fixed-term)

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor is leading the University’s preparations for the 2009 audit of the University by the Australian Universities Quality Agency (AUQA), the national agency with responsibility for assuring the quality of Australian higher education institutions.

This position will work with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor and the Senior Academic Policy and Project Officer on the audit preparation project and with other associated projects which are initiated as a result of audit preparations. The position will also work closely with staff and stakeholders across the University, including senior management, senior committees, schools, administrative units, students and partnership entities, in gathering and coordinating information for the AUQA audit.

The incumbent will provide high level planning and project assistance to the AUQA audit preparation team, particularly in the University’s review of its activities, preparation of the Performance Portfolio, and administrative aspects of the audit visit.

Applicants must have successful project management experience in large and/or complex projects, including the ability to successfully work with initiative, independently, as a team leader and as a member of a team; excellent written communication skills; and outstanding interpersonal communication skills and the proven ability to liaise across all levels of an organisation.

This is a fixed term position available until 31 December 2009 with the possibility of further appointment subject to satisfactory performance and the availability of funding. Consideration will be given to filling this position on a less than full-time basis.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Ms Deborah Martin, ph: (02) 6773 2419 or email: deborah.martin@une.edu.au. For further information about the AUQA audit project visit: www.une.edu.au/auqa

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

The University will not provide travel and removal for this position.
This position is only open to those who already hold a valid working visa in Australia.

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Position Statement

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