Deakin University Employee Reviews

Working for Deakin has been a great experience. I have learned a lot. I am supported by my supervisors. I am also given extremely flexible working arrangements.

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Great place to work

Student Advisor (Former Employee) - Burwood VIC - 27 October 2023

I had a good experience working at Deakin. Lovely managers and supportive staff. Never really had any issues except hours can vary if you are a casual.

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Good Communication

Casual Academic (Current Employee) - Remote - 12 October 2023

I find that the heads of each subjects are very approachable and extrenely learned. They provide good instructions and are flexible when you provide feedback and constructive criticisms.

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Great place to work

Digital Services Officer (Former Employee) - Australia - 27 September 2023

The culture was really good, super supportive and relaxed. Work wasn't too much and manageable in 9-5. A hundred percent would recommend to work at Deakin University

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Excellent work culture.

Bid Writer (Former Employee) - Docklands VIC - 28 April 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Supportive and friendly work environment. DeakinCo. invest in the upskilling of their own people, as well as for their clients. What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Sometimes it can be hard to reach Subject Matter Experts when they are so busy, but this is normal in most companies.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Excellent work environment and work culture. Very supportive.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Writing, responding to emails, following up with SMEs, supporting the team.

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Toxic culture with a management disconnect

Consultant (Former Employee) - Burwood VIC - 25 April 2023

What is the best part of working at the company?Some colleagues were pleasant.What is the most stressful part about working at the company?Gaslighting by management. This is an organisation with a very strange culture.What is the work environment and culture like at the company?Disconnect between management and employees.What is a typical day like for you at the company?Unpleasant culture, just wanted to get out of there.

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Deakin

Casual Academic (Former Employee) - Burwood VIC - 30 March 2023

Horrible place full of bullies and clicky people- yuk!There is no more to say. This university uses and spits you out when you are not needed anymore.Disgusting workplace... avoid emphasising amazing 'student experience' at the expense of their workers!

Pros

Ok parking fees

Cons

Rubbish place all round- nursing faculty

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Local area

An academic/lecturer (Former Employee) - Melbourne VIC - 15 November 2022

No job security, no encouragement or support for my loyal efforts to work for last ten years! As a sessional academic there is always shortage of work and hrs!

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Good employer, fair and good atmosphere amongst colleagues

Hospitality Assistant (Former Employee) - Waurn Ponds - 2 November 2022

Deakin University is a great employer, they look after their staff and treat everyone with fairness and respect.Working there was challenging on busy days with lots of guests but the atmosphere was always great.

Pros

Staff atmosphere

Cons

Difficult to get into higher roles

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Super people, great work

Manager (Former Employee) - Geelong VIC - 9 August 2022

Deakin is a great place to work. Everyone is very passionate about what they do. Some of the work that goes on in research institutes is amazing. An interesting, fun and engaging place to work

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good place to work

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Current Employee) - Burwood VIC - 9 March 2022

I'm doing research at Deakin as a postdoc, and I feel it has welcoming and relax environment to do my research. Everyone is so welcoming when I joined the center and we have regular morning tea/catch ups and seminars.

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work culture changed dramatically

MANAGER OF FINANCIAL SERVICES (Former Employee) - Burwood VIC - 14 March 2021

the work culture prior to the current CFO starting was a fantastic culture. Staff were dedicated and felt valued and had a voice, they were extremely productive, embraced change and were continually seeking improvement to their processes. upon the new cfo commencing all management were slowly pushed out of the organisation and new management were employed that were former employees of the CFO. The entire workplace culture changed, instead of saving money by doing this the salary budget increased dramatically and the productivity decreased with less innovation, staff were no longer heard or valued, innovation ceased and the culture completely changed. The wrong people were brought into the organisation and this made staff lose faith in the management team, resulting in high staff turnover. This was extremely disappointing. Prior to this occurring the organisation was a fantastic organisation to work for.

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Productive

Covid Safe Ambassador (Former Employee) - Burwood VIC - 10 February 2021

I was employed as a Covid Safe Ambassador, a typical day was to ensure that the public who came into Burwood Compass, to apply social distance rules. What I learned after just two shifts is that I myself didn't feel safe as we worked on our own and that also using positive strategies was not always appropriate. Felt that management was rushed and that my pay didnot go through also and needed to chase this up. The hardest part of the job was working on your own and been told constantly about the social distance rules when we already knew ourselves.The most enjoyable part of the job ?

Pros

We were provided a vest and other equpment

Cons

It was to far to travel

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Extremely bad and political workplace

Do not wish to disclose (Former Employee) - IFM - 7 December 2020

Extremely stressful. They treat employees as currency for their own growth. The jobs are extremely stressful. If you want to join then be ready for the humiliations from your boss. But, there are few good researchers too. Lower level researchers feel abused. Researchers have a track record of complaints but no strict actions are taken. The Workplace is highly political. Management already has so many justifications for the bad behaviours of the researchers. PhD student is only cheap labour. Superiority has given to people who are incompetent. They even lack basic knowledge.

Pros

Diverse culture

Cons

Extremely stressful, disrespectful

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Productive place to work

Lead Engineering Researcher (Former Employee) - Waurn Ponds - 3 December 2020

Since i was an intern over there, I had my time to carryout my research under a good environment. Just wish they did provide allowance for me to support my self. Otherwise its all good.

Pros

Good work stations

Cons

No allowance

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Amazing place to work

Student Support Officer, IT (Former Employee) - Melbourne VIC - 21 June 2020

Great work life balance. Great people. Great salary. Regular team activities. Since its a University environment, there are many activities that take place on campus every now and then which is a lot of fun!

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Education and infrastructure that supports student

Data Analyst (Former Employee) - Melbourne VIC - 13 June 2020

This University provides more study space and online materials. It guides student towards success. Talented lectures for training students in their domain. Improving the education and including advanced topics provides more information for students to enhance their career.

Pros

Free university library access and other study related software.

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productive

Placement Student (Former Employee) - Melbourne VIC - 9 June 2020

good working environment, motivating and supportive teamwork. great university for work and study. highly recommended. did my bachelor here great study environment

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Well organised and friendly English Language Department

ELICOS Teacher (Former Employee) - Burwood VIC - 27 May 2020

Approachable management and varied work - obviously teaching using the latest technology - ex smart boards/computers etc. With excursions and Study Tour groups makes the life of a teacher here diversified. Also lots of opportunities for Professional Development.

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helps staff to do their job

Associate Professor (Former Employee) - Melbourne Australia - 27 May 2020

progressive university with excellent understanding of technology and student learning. good processes to deal with distance and online learning. great location

Pros

good

Cons

bad

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Productive and fun place to work

Student Ambassador (Former Employee) - Burwood East VIC - 16 April 2020

My time at Deakin University is fun and a very rewarding experience! There is a lot to learn from working at Deakin University. A very supportive environment.

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