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Institute Administrator and Executive Assistant at the Nossal Institute for Global Health

As the Institute Administrator and Executive Assistant at the Nossal Institute for Global Health, you'll play a vital role in supporting cutting-edge global health research and education. You'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in executive support, event management, and administrative leadership while working with top researchers and stakeholders. This multi-faceted position offers you the chance to make a real impact on global health initiatives in a collaborative, values-driven environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Provide Executive Support: Offer high-level assistance to the Director and senior staff, managing complex schedules, correspondence, and travel arrangements.
  • Manage Institute Administration: Develop and implement efficient administrative systems, coordinate short courses, and support staff recruitment and induction processes.
  • Facilitate Communication and Events: Organise conferences, seminars, and events, while maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Support Institute Operations: Assist with website content, office space management, and Occupational Health and Safety processes.

You may be a great fit if: You are a proactive and detail-oriented professional with excellent organisational and communication skills, capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment while providing high-level support to senior staff.

You may also:

  • Have a relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience in administration or executive support.
  • Possess strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders.
  • Demonstrate excellent time management and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Have experience in event management and educational program coordination.
  • Be proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including SharePoint and Teams.

What we offer you! We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including: Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being, Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance, Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance, Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program. For more information check out our benefits page!

Your new team – Nossal Institute of Global Health: Nossal Institute is a leading applied-research institute of the University of Melbourne and the principal avenue for providing the University’s expertise, knowledge, and skills in strengthening health systems regionally and globally through bringing together expertise in research, education, knowledge transfer, health development and practice in global health. Established in 2006, the Nossal Institute for Global Health, including its not-for-profit subsidiary company the Nossal Institute Limited, is positioned within the School of Population and Global Health at the University of Melbourne. The company enables the Nossal Institute to rapidly administer consulting services by providing finance, project management and human resource support. The Nossal Institute’s vision is for a better future through advances in global health.

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