Position Details

• 0.6 FTE | 12-month contract
• Higher Education Officer Level 5 I $82,657 - $91,222 pa
• Location: Bedford Park / Kaurna Country
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About the Position
Flinders University is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Project Officer to support the strategic growth and acceleration of postgraduate psychology programs. Working under the direction of the Teaching Program Director and Course Coordinators, you will contribute to national workforce initiatives, accreditation compliance, and projects aimed at enhancing student access and success, particularly for Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and rural/remote learners.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Supporting mapping and implementation of the new Psychologist Professional Competencies to meet APAC requirements.
• Coordinating alternative entry pathways, admissions, and student success initiatives to improve access and progression.
• Assisting with project documentation, reporting, and stakeholder engagement across academic, industry, and accreditation teams.

About You
You are an organised and collaborative professional with experience in project coordination, administration, and higher education or health contexts. You bring strong communication and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and support complex projects.

As a Project Officer, you will demonstrate:

• Experience in project coordination, reporting, and administrative support in a clinical, health, or higher education environment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with diverse stakeholders, work independently and collaboratively, and deliver high-quality outcomes.

About the College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
Through our world-class teaching and research, we equip students with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and advance human development. The College is dedicated to cultivating bright minds and inspiring innovative, passionate, and highly skilled graduates for future ready careers, and delivering connections for life.

Life at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wide range of professional development activities and services
• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff
• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan
• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
• It is a requirement of this position that the incumbent maintain a current Working With Children Check which is satisfactory to the University in accordance with the Child Safety (Prohibited Persons) Act 2016 (SA).

How to Apply and Information

• To apply online, please visit the Jobs@Flinders website via the job portal: JR0000014346 Project Officer (Psychology Program Growth and Acceleration)
• You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.
• For more information regarding this position, please contact Lydia Woodyatt.

Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm (ACST) on Monday, 1 September 2025.

Please note, late applications and applications sent via agencies will not be accepted.

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.