Senior Executive Support

Senior Executive Support
Job No.:566947
Work type:Continuing

• Full-Time, Continuing opportunity
• Based at La Trobe University's Melbourne, Bundoora campus
• Work with inspiring people who are driven to make a difference

About the position
The position of Executive Assistant plays an important role in the Office of the Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research and Industry Engagement) and provides a high level of professional administrative support within the Research and Industry Engagement Portfolio.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the position analyses and collates information in order to provide Executive Support to critical positions within the University. This includes researching, preparing and ensuring responses to emails, diary requests and phone calls occur in a timely manner.
The incumbent will work as part of a team, providing administrative support across the University, and external partners maintaining a high standard of confidentiality.
Skills and Experience
To be considered for this position, you will have;

• Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility within a highly dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, implement policy and established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team.
• High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution oriented approach.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.
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Benefits:

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply
Closing date: By 11:55pm Thursday, 1st February 2024
Position Enquiries: Leah Kivivali - Senior Manager, Office of DVC Research & Industry Engagement
Email:
Recruitment Enquiries: Bianca Trajanov - Talent Acquisition Consultant
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Position Description below:
Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.
Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.
All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.
Advertised:15/1/2024
Closing Date:01/2/2024