Executive Assistant, Faculty Services

• Based at our Melbourne, Burwood Campus
• Full-time and Fixed Term until June 2025
• HEW 6 $89,012 - $96,126 + 17% Superannuation (pro rata, part time)

Why work with us?

At Deakin you will have access to benefits such as a variety of leave options including generous parental leave and the ability to purchase additional leave; flexible working arrangements to help manage your work-life balance; ongoing learning and development opportunities to grow your career; an inclusive and supportive culture and environment to work in, both online and on campus.

Who are we?

Deakin is a cutting-edge public university in Victoria, revolutionizing education with 61,000 students across five campuses: Melbourne Burwood, Geelong Waurn Ponds, Geelong Waterfront, Warrnambool, and our dynamic online Campus. We're proud to be a progressive and open-minded university, delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the world's universities.

The Executive Assistant for the School of Communication and Creative Arts (SCCA) provides professional administrative support to the Head of School to ensure the office operates in an efficient and effective manner. The role manages and implements a range of specific projects relating to the development of the School and as such the school is seeking someone who is confident in leading projects.  As an Executive Assistant you will build and maintain effective client relationships across the University, particularly with the Executive Dean/Head of School Office, as well as with other Faculties and Divisions within the University so it is essential that you posses strong communication skills and an ability to contribute to a positive and collaborative culture.

As an Executive Assistant you will:

• Manage the Head of School’s calendar and schedule
• Both lead and support a range of projects
• Build new and productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and implement new and practical solutions to a range of problems
• Manage time and priorities efficiently
• Address complex ethical and privacy issues with discretion

To be successful, you’ll have:

• A Degree with subsequent relevant experience; or
• Extensive experience in specialist knowledge or broad knowledge in technical or administrative fields; or
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
• Experience in operating in a high pressure diverse environment, involving face to face, phone and written communication

Here's how to apply: 

Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion regarding this role, please contact Yvonne Williams (School Manager Faculty Services, School of Communication and Creative Arts) on **********@deakin.edu.au.

For a copy of the position description, please see below:

 PD-Executive Assistant SCCA (HEW6).pdf

Applications for this position close on Wednesday the 1st of May at 11.55pm. 

Are You Ready?

Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile, dynamic, and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education, research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.

We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive, thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come, and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.

We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions, embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people of all abilities, cultures, sexual orientation, and genders.