Faculty Administrative Officer

• Harness your extensive and varied administrative skill set
• UC Level 5, Salary Range $77,292 pa - $87,815 pa + 17% Super
• Full Time, Fixed Term Opportunity – Until March 2025

About Us:

Join us here at University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive and empowered community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.

We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Nurragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032.

About the opportunity:

Working as part of the Faculty Business Operations office team, this role serves as the primary contact for staff inquiries and assistance, overseeing a diverse range of administrative tasks for both staff and students such as procurement, travel and expense reconciliation, and facilities management.  Collaborating within a small team of professionals, the Faculty Advisor will:

• Foster strong relationships with Academic and Professional Staff, adjuncts, alumni, student clubs, the broader University community, partner organisations, government entities, and industry stakeholders.
• Offer support in managing events and engagement activities.
• Adapt flexibly across all areas to meet the Faculty's objectives and align with team strategies and plans.
• Proactively contribute to realizing the Faculty's strategies and plans.
• Provide timely guidance and address stakeholder needs and expectations.

Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:

The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies
• On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
• Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
• Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)

We warmly welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage, persons with disabilities, and those representing culturally diverse backgrounds to join us in creating a brighter, more inclusive future for all.

What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we only require your CV; no additional documents are necessary.

SUBMIT your CV through the “Apply Now” tab.  We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.

If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.

Working Rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position should have valid working rights at the time of submission.

WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au

For job specific information: please contact Dr Nathan Garvey, Faculty General Manager on 02 6201 5*** or email *************@canberra.edu.au

Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3*** or email ********@canberra.edu.au

Closing Date: 11.55pm, Sunday 12th May 2024