Address Employment Type: Full Time (35-hours week)
Duration: Fixed Term until March 2025
Remuneration: Level 6 ($96 K- $103 K; based on experience) + 17% super + annual leave loading
Location: Kensington, NSW
Why this role matters:
An Executive Assistant & Project Officer plays a key role within Medicine & Health in providing high level executive support to various Faculty Executive team members, Project Officer support to Faculty projects and office management support to the Faculty Office. The role entails responding to complex enquiries using judgement and initiative while using considerable technical and project skills and discretion when making decisions. The role reports to the Executive Officer and has no direct reports.
Skills Required:
Relevant tertiary qualification with subsequent relevant experience or equivalent competence gained through any combination of education, training, and experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail for deliverables produced.
High level organisational skills with proven ability to deal with multiple tasks, establish priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to liaise effectively with all levels of staff and external stakeholders.
Advanced level of computer literacy, working with a range of computer systems and applications.
Superior time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to respond to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks and meet competing deadlines by using judgement and initiative.
Proven organisational skills and the ability to operate autonomously while demonstrating strong initiative and a proactive approach to driving process improvement.
An understanding of and commitment to UNSW’s aims, objectives and values in action, together with relevant policies and guidelines.
Knowledge of health & safety (psychosocial and physical) responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training.
To learn more about this position, and view the comprehensive skills and criteria list, a copy of the Position Description can be found by clicking on the position description button beneath our ad on JOBS@UNSW.
Benefits and Culture:
People are at the core of everything we do. We recognise it is the contributions of our staff who make UNSW one of the best universities in Australia and the world.
Our benefits include:
Career development opportunities
17% Superannuation contributions and additional leave loading payments
Additional 3 days of leave over Christmas period
Discounts and entitlements (retail, education, fitness)
How to apply
To be successful you will hold Australian Working Rights or Australian Citizenship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this appointment.
Please click Apply now to submit your application online.
Applications should not be sent to the contact listed below. Please provide a resume and a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (Skills & Experience in the position description). To view the full position description, please click on the Position Description link below.
Contact
Aarti
Talent Acquisition Coordinator
a.aarti@unsw.edu.au
Applications close: Sunday 18th February before 11.30pm.
UNSW is committed to evolving a culture that embraces equity and supports a diverse and inclusive community where everyone can participate fairly, in a safe and respectful environment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and encourage applications from people of diverse gender, sexual orientation, cultural and linguistic backgrounds, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and those with caring and family responsibilities. UNSW provides workplace adjustments for people with disability, and access to flexible work options for eligible staff.
The University reserves the right not to proceed with any appointment.
