AddressPublic Schools Planning
International Education
Administrative Assistant
00041458
Level 2, $70,432 - $75,516 per annum (PSCA 2022)
Advertised Vacancy Number: DOE880179
This is a permanent full-time position commencing ASAP
Professional Benefits
Working for the Department of Education attracts a range of professional and personal benefits including:
- 11 percent employer contributions to superannuation
- More than 20 days of other leave, including sick leave and carers' leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Great teamwork in a friendly and collaborative environment where everyone works together to achieve the best possible outcomes
The Role and our Branch
The Public Schools Planning Directorate is seeking to recruit a highly motivated and committed Administrative Assistant as a key member of the International Education branch.
The Directorate's International Education branch supports the delivery of education to international students in Western Australian public schools. The branch is responsible for the Department's international education program, which includes the implementation of a range of initiatives focussed on supporting the growth of international education in public schools.
We encourage all applicants with diverse professional experiences to apply.
As the central contact point for incoming enquiries to the International Education branch, the successful applicant will be expected to develop a strong understanding of operational matters in order to give accurate information or to direct enquiries to the most appropriate contact person.
The Administrative Assistant will provide clerical and administrative support to the work unit, including basic research whilst providing administrative support for meetings and conferences, including organising events and preparing agendas. The successful applicant will prepare, process and deliver correspondence, action routine matters by drafting responses and preparing basic reports whilst maintaining an effective correspondence filing system for corporate information and records relating to projects, initiatives, committees and other activities.
The successful applicant will undertake procurement processes, including office supplies and service purchasing activities whilst utilising office equipment to support International Education operations and ensure that equipment is working properly and ready for use by other staff. The Administrative Assistant will manage incoming telephone calls, visitor enquiries, diary appointments, meetings, emails and other communications whilst assisting with travel arrangements, including preparing travel documents, booking flights and accommodation.
Cultural Diversity
The Department is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people with disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and persons from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
Your written application will be assessed against the following Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated experience in clerical and general administrative duties.
- Demonstrated experience in purchasing, processing accounts for payment and monitoring expenditure for a work unit.
- Demonstrated sound written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals at all levels.
- Demonstrated well developed keyboarding and computer skills, including a working knowledge of databases, spreadsheets, word processing and experience using an electronic records management system.
- Demonstrated sound organisational skills, including the ability to use initiative and work independently or as part of a team.
For a full outline of the role responsibilities and selection criteria, please refer to the JDF.
It is recommended that you consider all information contained in the advertisement and any other related information before applying for the vacancy.
All inquiries are welcomed
Please contact Joe Bontempo, Manager - International Education by telephoning 0460 008 041 or emailing joe.bontempo@education.wa.edu.au
Application Instructions
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