AddressExecutive Support Officer – Central Australia and Barkly Continuing, full time appointment Professional Employee Level 5/6 - $72,061 – $90,518 pa Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave Alice Springs Campus
Provide high-level executive and administrative support to the Associate Vice-Chancellor Central Australia and Barkly, and their portfolio.
About the Position As the Executive Support Officer – Central Australia and Barkly, you will provide confidential and high-level administrative and Executive Support to the Associate Vice-Chancellor Central Australia and Barkly.
The role delivers professional standards in office administration, communications, client services, financial transactions, project support, and travel coordination.
About You To be successful, you will require:
Completion of a Diploma in Business or a related area with two years subsequent experience, or education, training and/or relevant experience and/or a combination of recent relevant work experience in office administration, particularly Executive Support.
Proven effective administration skills at executive level, with the ability to prioritise workloads, to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
Demonstrated experience exercising discretion and confidentiality with sensitive company information.
Proven initiative and organisational skills of a high order, together with the ability to work independently and flexibly to complete tasks within required timeframes and engage in effective teamwork.
Proven high level interpersonal, oral and written communication skills including the ability to utilise a range of computer programs to produce reports, correspondence and presentations.
Proven initiative and organisational skills of a high order, together with the ability to work under pressure, independently and flexibly to complete tasks within required timeframes.
Demonstrated strong customer service skills and cultural competency, attention to detail, can-do attitude and culture of serving others with empathy, high quality, excellence and dignity.
Additional requirements for Level 6
Education, training and/or subsequent relevant experience equivalent to completion of a degree with at least 4 years subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience in Business or other relevant stream.
Excellent organisational skills with a proven ability to think proactively and prioritise conflicting tasks and a challenging workload.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate strategic projects, develop, advise and support implementation of recommendations.
Previous experience working at a tertiary and/or public administration environment with expertise in evaluation, interpreting and applying organizational policies and legislative principles, including preparing complex documents and interpreting a multiplicity of data.
Demonstrated high level oral and written communication skills across a range of genres including the ability to communicate sensitively and effectively for proper negotiation and consultation.
To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.
Remuneration Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 5/6. The base salary will be in the range of $72,061 – $90,518 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $84,311 - $105,906 per annum, including 17% superannuation.
What’s in it for you?
An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger university
Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory
17% superannuation
Up to six weeks of paid annual leave
Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
Recognition of prior service with another Australian University / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
Free on-campus parking in designated areas
Employee Assistance Program
Salary Packaging opportunities
How to Apply All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a 1-2 page cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience and response addressing the selection criteria of the role.
For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Jodie Summers on 08 8959 5243 or email jodie.summers@cdu.edu.au
Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 7154 or email peopleservices@cdu.edu.au.
Diversity and Inclusion At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected university in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTIQ+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.
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Applications Close: COB Wednesday 31 January 2024
