Centre Administrative Officer – ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics
UOM5 $79,961 - $91,844 p.a plus 17% superannuation
A full time fixed term position at Melbourne University Parkville Campus. Support the organisational needs of the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics.
The Centre Administrative Officer at the ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics will provide a broad range of administrative, secretarial and executive support services to the Centre Director and will report to the Centre’s Chief Operating Officer (COO) and work closely with the COO and administrative staff of the Centre. The Centre Administrative Officer is required to display a level of discretion, judgment and professionalism, with regular interaction with external stakeholders as well as dealing with confidential and sensitive issues and documentation.
Your will:
Ensure efficient running of the day-to-day activities for the Centre Director including, but not limited to, calendar management, management of the Centre Director e-mail account, organisation of travel and transactional finance support.
Provide executive support to a range of Centre committees and boards – such as the Executive Committee, Advisory Board, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Research Committee.
Provide administrative support to the Centre's internal funding schemes.
Build strong relationships with internal and external staff and students to ensure the efficient delivery of administrative services.
Who We Are Looking For
Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in providing administrative and secretarial support and possess strong computer skills, including a high level understanding of the Microsoft Office suite. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are a must, with the ability to effectively interact with individuals from various backgrounds both within and outside the University.
Whilst not essential, knowledge of the higher education environment would be highly regarded.
You will also have:
A tertiary qualification or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Excellent written and oral communication skills in order to provide accurate and informed advice
Exceptional organisational and time management skills, including demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks effectively
An ability to exercise sound judgement, initiative, confidentiality and attention to detail
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the Position Description.
Applications close: 27 Jul 2023 11:55 PM AEST
Work Rights
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Be Yourself
We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community. For more information, please visit the University’s Diversity and Inclusion page.
We encourage and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.
For more information about the position please contact Anita Vecchies (anitacv@unimelb.edu.au)
View the position description on the Melbourne University website