Planning Officer

Role summary

As part of a team, the Planning Officer will assist with the development, implementation and continual improvement of the University’s planning, quality and risk systems.

Package

The remuneration package and other specifications for a role such as an Planning Officer may be similar to the following:

• Salaries range from AU$90,864 to $100,868 per annum (senior roles could be higher, possibly up to $116,503)
• Superannuation on top of this range from 9.5% to 17% depending on the university
• HEW 8

Primary responsibilities

Primary responsibilities may include any of the following:

• providing insights and information about student load, admission and retention patterns and trends, both within the institution and the sector
• supporting the ongoing development, implementation, monitoring and review of the institution’s Strategic Plan
• providing assistance and advice to schools on new course developments
• providing ad hoc analysis and reports using reporting packages
• developing, implementing and the continual improvement of the institution’s planning, quality and risk systems.

Key selection criteria

Key selection criteria may include:

• a relevant degree; relevant experience; or a combination of relevant experience and education/training (senior planners may require postgraduate qualifications)
• experience in strategic and operational planning and management across a complex organisation
• have high level written and oral communication skills especially in regard to developing Strategic Plans and/or Load Forecasting Plans
• demonstrated capacity to manage multiple priorities in order to meet often competing deadlines
• experience in working both within a team and autonomously.

Desirable

The following may be considered desirable:

• a broad understanding of government policies with respect to the higher education sector
• familiarity with the IT applications used within the institution.