AddressYour new role
Are you an organised and proactive individual looking for a fulfilling career opportunity? Curtin University's Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a dedicated Executive Assistant to provide crucial support to the Senior Pro Vice-Chancellor (PVC). This full-time permanent position offers a chance to play a vital role in ensuring seamless operations and providing confidential assistance.
As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to manage the PVC's commitments efficiently and keep the manager informed about important information. Your administrative support, including preparing reports and presentations, will be instrumental in driving the success of the Faculty. Additionally, you will have the chance to assist with special projects and research, represent the area in meetings and committees, and coordinate visitor reception. Furthermore, your role will involve arranging travel arrangements for the PVC, handling confidential information with integrity, and upholding professional and personal conduct in line with the University’s values.
The ideal candidate is committed to excellence, eager to make a meaningful impact, and is ready to embrace a dynamic and rewarding career. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to advancing knowledge and transforming lives!
Selection Criteria
- A degree with subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of extensive relevant work experience and education/training.
- Proven ability to coordinate and manage a complex array of commitments, maximising time management to achieve optimal output, using an electronic diary system.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity across all functions.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in both oral and written communication with a well-developed cross cultural sensitivity and diplomacy; with a proven ability to research and summarise information.
- Demonstrated experience in recognising and dealing sensitively and constructively with situations using appropriate negotiation skills and influencing styles to achieve positive outcomes.
Faculty of Health Sciences
The faculty has a long tradition of discipline-based course delivery in the health professions. Courses in the faculty provide a hands-on approach to learning so our graduates can make a significant difference to people’s lives. The faculty is passionate about education and research and is rated at world standard level or above in human movement and sports science, medical microbiology, nursing, psychology, nutrition and dietetics, and public health and health services in the 2018 Excellence in Research Australia results.
Why Choose Curtin?
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes a gym, day-care centre, a medical centre, art gallery, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.
- Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
- Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts.
- Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, Community Service Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service for Professional Staff. Plus, 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
- Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
- Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter, and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
To view a copy of the Position Description, please copy and paste the following link into your web browser.
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Applications close: Tuesday, 16 July 2024, at 10:00 pm AWST
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
You will require current work rights in Australia that match the tenure of this role.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 90***(option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
