"Portfolio Administrative Assistant"

Perth, WA

Full time

JR102379

• Continuous, Full Time
• Classification HEW0303 | $59,000 – $66,000 plus 17% employer superannuation contributions
• Periodic salary increases between 1 July 2024 to 1 July 2026 totalling 10% increase!
• Salary Packaging opportunities
• Ref: JR102379

Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives, skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, people with disability, people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.

About Us

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Education) portfolio supports the University’s Student and Education Strategic Plan to achieve its strategic goal of providing an outstanding education experience for every student, leading to its graduates being innovators and fully prepared for their future careers. The portfolio has four priority areas: innovative curriculum, academic leadership, inclusive education and student support and digital experience. Business support team provides administrative and project management support for the priority areas.

The Role

The main priority of the Portfolio Administrative Assistant role is to provide administrative support to the DVC Education Portfolio. You will provide administrative support for the following tasks:

• Providing initial point of contact for staff and students, including responding to general enquiries via the enquiry management systems,
• Assist with room bookings, updating workshop attendance, distributing attendance lists, record attendance, issue participant certificates and aid with outbound staff and student communications,
• Assist with preparation of student and teaching materials,
• Assist with generating student enrolment, results committee, and feedback reports.

Further, you will provide financial administration and ensure maintenance of knowledge of a range of specified University software packages.

What you’ll bring to this role

• Completion of year 12 or a Certificate III with relevant work experience and/or equivalent combination of relevant work experience and/or education/training,
• Demonstrated standard level of computer literacy and proficiency in the production of work using software such as Microsoft Office and specified University software programs,
• High organisational, time and workload management skills,
• Effective customer service skills, effective written and verbal communication, and interpersonal skills,
• Current “C” Class License,
• Current Working with Children Check.

Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements, duties, skills and experience required for this role. Applicants must have valid work rights.

What you’ll get in return

You will be part of a vibrant and talented team, work in an innovative and lively university community and enjoy the benefits that come with working at Murdoch.

Our people enjoy a lively, natural campus and world-class facilities, as well as a range of benefits including:

• Competitive remuneration
• Paid leave entitlements
• Flexible work arrangements
• Salary packaging options
• Employee Assistance Program
• On Campus Services and Facilities, including a Childcare Centre, Gym, Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic

To Apply

Please apply by submitting the documents below:

• A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
• Your most recent resume (CV)

Please view the position description here.

Please see the Applicant Guide for more information. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted. Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.

Position contact: Jodie-Lee McLeod – Portfolio Administrative Coordinator.

Closing date: 16/06/2024 (11:59pm AWST)

The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.

Murdoch University values workplace diversity, promotes inclusion, and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, women, and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements, are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application, to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.