From A$83,920MidPart Time
About the Role
The Academic Governance Assistant will work within the Faculty of Science and Engineering Governance team to support the delivery of critical business and processing of curriculum related functions.
Key Responsibilities
The Academic Governance Assistant will be guided by the Academic Governance Officer and Governance and Initiatives Manager to complete curriculum-related business and processes for the faculty.
What will you do?
Work directly with the Curriculum Management System (CMS) to download reports and extract data to compile documents and data for review and approval by Course Directors and Education committee members.
Support to prepare curriculum documents ahead of School and Education Committee meetings
Attend Faculty Education Committee meetings to help with the presentation of curriculum related documents, and where appropriate take notes of the meeting
Support to answer CMS related curriculum queries as well as cross check proposed curriculum changes.
Undertake general administrative duties in line with team workflows and service protocols.
Comply with relevant professional standards and codes of ethics and EEO and WHS regulations.
Perform any other duties as required and appropriate for this classification.
Essential Criteria
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office suite skills
Excellent time management, written communication and organisational skills with demonstrated ability to coordinate and deliver on competing deadlines
Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with diverse audiences.
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently as well as within a collaborative team environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Available for up to 14-21 hours of work per week.
Desirable
Familiarity with university policies and administrative processes.
Role Specific Inquiries: Carolina Morison, Faculty of Science and Engineering Governance and Initiatives Manager carolina.morison@mq.edu.au
Applications Close: 19 May 2026, 11:59pm
How to Apply
To be considered for this role, please submit your CV and a cover letter (not exceeding 2 pages) that demonstrates how you meet the selection criteria.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date.
About Us
Macquarie is a university engaged with the real and often complex problems and opportunities that define our lives. Celebrating its 60th year in 2024, it was established as a bold experiment in higher education and designed to break from educational traditions to work in tandem with industry. Institutionally we strive for the extraordinary by challenging convention and embracing different views. Our pioneering culture has encouraged and inspired students, staff and collaborators to break free from conventional thinking, and to actively shape the complex issues that define the future of humanity.
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Applications Close:
19/05/2026 11:59 PM
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At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework.
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