PA, EA & Secretarial (Administration & Office Support)
Full-time | Fixed-term until October 2027Higher Education Officer 6 | $89,773 to $95,718About the Role
As the Senior College Support Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating high level administrative and organisational tasks, functions, and other key activities as defined by the College Leadership team.
In this role you will manage incoming and outgoing communication on behalf of the College, provide operational support to our disciplines and College events, and handle general enquiries across functional areas in a timely and efficient manner. You will also provide executive support for staff meetings, committees and/or working parties, including scheduling, managing diaries, preparing agendas, taking minutes and undertaking follow up work as required.
Working within a pooled support team, you will collectively support the College and Leadership group and provide general support to the broader University leadership team during absences of other team members.
About You
You will have demonstrated experience in the provision of high-level administrative services, providing high quality outcomes using judgement, initiative, and confidentiality. You will have high attention to detail and excellent organisational skills to provide project support and organise events and functions.
You will have well developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to relate to a wide range of staff at all levels, and the capacity to prepare correspondence and respond to enquiries autonomously.
To be successful in this role you will also demonstrate:
Experience in mentoring and guiding staffSound knowledge of contemporary administrative systems, software and practices, and experience in interpreting and applying a range of relevant policies and procedures within a large and complex organisation.Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.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 optionsFlexible working arrangementsWide range of professional development activities and servicesWe embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staffOur 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.
Application Requirements
A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.
You are required to submit 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 Helen Scharpf.
Applications to be submitted before 10:00 pm on Sunday 17 November 2024.
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.
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