Join our amazing team at the University of Newcastle, where we are committed to ensuring a fair and supportive environment for our students. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of academic and non-academic conduct.
Be challenged and imagine with us
The Senior Student Conduct Officer is a critical role responsible for managing and reviewing student conduct matters in alignment with University policies and procedures, including the Student Conduct Rule. You will provide expert advice to the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and support the Student Academic Conduct Officer system across the University.
This role offers the opportunity to work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure fair, robust and client centred processes are delivered. This role sits in a small collaborative and supportive team led by the Senior Manager Student Conduct.
Key responsibilities include:
You will inspire us with your·
This continuing position is full time at a HEW 8 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead 2030 strategic plan outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
The Academic Division delivers a range of services and resources including student administration, student support, educator enablement, and pathways to higher education, all of which work together to support and enhance the student experience. The Division’s commitment to the student experience and positive outcomes for graduates is fundamental to all aspects of teaching and learning across the University’s multiple campuses.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
Your next steps
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Your application must include:
To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to structure and address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your experience and suitability for the role. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested 4 Criteria as one PDF document.
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
We value diversity and strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. If you require an alternative pathway to view the Position Description or to submit an application, please reach out to employment@newcastle.edu.au.
We also seek to provide a fair chance to all applicants by providing reasonable adjustments where required during the assessment and interview phases of the recruitment process.
Our assessment process
Typically candidates that progress beyond the shortlist stage can expect to undertake the following (minimum) assessment activities as part of the recruitment process:
Our University is committed to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for every member of our community. This commitment is central to our values and our efforts to build a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive.
As part of this, and in alignment with the National Higher Education Code to Prevent and Respond to Gender-Based Violence 2025, from 1 January 2026, the University will also consider gender-based violence risk factors as part of our recruitment processes.
The completion and return of the University’s Gender-based Violence Declaration Form will form part of the pre-employment checks for this position and any offer of employment will be conditional upon review by the University.
Our adherence to the Code is about more than compliance – it’s about living our values. Together, we can ensure our University remains a place where respect, safety, and inclusion are non-negotiable.
For specific position enquiries, please contact Luke Robinson, Senior Manager, Student Conduct at luke.robinson1@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Friday 29th May 2026 @11:59pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
We provide opportunities for all people regardless of their background and experience, and this philosophy is reflected across all that we do.
The University of Newcastle is an equal opportunity employer committed to equity, diversity, and social inclusion. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.
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