(HE06) $89,383 to $96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed term part-time (0.8 FTE) position available for 10 months.

Student Learning partners with university leaders, faculties, schools, academics and students to deliver high quality education across the university. Student Learning is responsible for the strategic leadership, quality assurance, and continuous enhancement of evidence-informed learning and teaching practice

The Teaching Excellence Officer is responsible for the promotion and support of activities that develop, disseminate, recognise and reward excellence in teaching at the University, including teaching and learning grants, awards and fellowships; peer review scheme; Adelaide Education Academy activities; induction and continuing professional development for teaching; and other relevant activities.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in the provision of efficient program administration services and support, in a higher education environment or similar context, including providing information, advice and reports.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders in particular academic colleagues
• Highly developed written communication skills, including preparation of draft documentation, creation of promotional materials and correspondence
• High level record keeping skills and ability to prepare draft documents and report on program outcomes
• Demonstrated commitment to a team culture with the capacity for flexibility and the ability to respond to change in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Candidates with events experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities. 

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your division's broader role

The Division of Academic and Student Engagement drives the University's strategic activities in relation to learning and teaching. This includes ensuring all Adelaide students have a quality experience, and investing in our academic staff's professional development.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/dase/division-leadership

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a CV and a document of no more than 2 pages that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 12 February 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Taryn Giles
Senior Talent Acquisition Officer
P: +61 (8) 8313 4803
E: Taryn.Giles@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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