Administrative Assistant (Reception)

• Play a crucial role in enhancing the international reputation of Western Australia’s No.1 University.
• Provide essential reception and administrative support to ensure the smooth functioning of daily operations at CELT.
• Part-time appointment, Mon-Fri 8am-2pm on a fixed term basis until February 2025.
• Base salary range (Level 4): $70,905 – $75,319p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

About the area

The Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT) works to enhance recognition of UWA internationally by providing high quality intensive English language programs, Study Tours, and allied services. It contributes to UWA’s priorities and operations through its expertise in the teaching, learning, and testing of the English language and through its international promotional activities. UWA CELT is a part of the office of Pro-Vice Chancellor (Global Engagement) and has key a role in supporting and furthering the University’s international strategies.

About the opportunity

You will provide efficient friendly customer service in a wide variety of reception and administrative duties in support of the daily operations of the Centre.
Whilst working on reception you will provide a friendly first point of contact for many of CELT’s clients as they visit the centre and respond to a broad range of enquiries.
As part of a broader Administration team, you will work to support the efficient administration and operation of the Centre.

About you

• Provide professional, friendly and welcoming reception services to all visitors to the Centre
• Respond in a timely manner to enquiries, by initiating the relevant action or response and/or referring as appropriate
• Determine classroom availability and prepare room bookings as required by the Centre
• Carry out arrangements for CELT functions, including orientation day and minor graduations
• Provide general administrative and secretarial support to the Centre, including correspondence and mail distribution

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position Description - Administrative Assistant (Reception) (517778).pdf

To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Shiau Lin Seah Barnett at ***************@uwa.edu.au 

How to apply

Please apply online via the Apply Now button, the content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Thursday, 4 July 2024

Benefits

• 4 weeks annual leave with the option to purchase more. 12.5 days paid personal/carer’s leave with eligible staff receiving 13 weeks long service leave after seven years.
• 26 weeks paid parental leave after one year and 36 weeks after five years continuous service, regardless of gender.
• Salary packaging options and 17% superannuation, with the option to reduce to the minimum super guarantee.
• 25% off UWA full fee courses, discounted health insurance, and convenient on-campus childcare options.
• Incremental progression based on 12 months continuous service.

About The University

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity

UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.

Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at *********@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.