Do you want to make a positive contribution to the student experience and play a lead role in University’s work to foster a safe culture, and create a welcoming and inclusive community? Have you got excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to act fairly and objectively, and with care and sensitivity? Do you have experience of working within regulatory frameworks and interpreting complex policies and procedures?
We are looking to appoint a Student Conduct Committee Chair to support us in dealing with serious cases of alleged student misconduct under our new Code of Student Conduct. As a Committee Chair you will chair Student Conduct Committee meetings, determine and communicate the outcome. Working with the committee secretary, you will ensure that all procedures are followed and that proceedings are carried out fairly and objectively.
You will be part of a broader community of colleagues working in this area, and through these networks, you will draw on support, review your practice, and contribute to policy, procedure and operational improvements in in relation to the Code of Student Conduct.
To support you in your role, you will undertake a programme of training provided by University experts and specialist external organisations, which will enable you to develop your skills in effective questioning and evaluating evidence, develop your knowledge and understanding of the types of behaviours that result in serious misconduct cases, and develop your knowledge of the University’s own procedures and support structures. You will also be supported in developing your personal resilience and your ability to deal with sensitive issues.
This role is an ideal opportunity for any member of academic or professional services staff who would like to make a positive difference in this important area of work. We welcome applications that will enable our pool of Chairs to represent the diversity of our University community.
How to Apply
To apply, please complete the and email this to Tegan Locke, Senior Student Progress Manager (). Please contact Tegan if you would like to discuss the role before submitting your application.
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Applicants who demonstrate they meet the requirements of the role will be invited to an interview.