Executive Assistant

Job No.: 665133 

Location: Clayton campus

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 12-month fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: $78,255 - $89,888 pa HEW Level 05 (plus 17% employer superannuation)

• Be inspired, every day
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions
• Be a part of an inclusive, collaborative community

The Opportunity

The Faculty of IT are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide a wide range of high-level secretarial, administrative and office management services to support the three busy Heads of Department. 

A highly organised administrator with strong communication skills, you will undertake key support functions to ensure the smooth and professional operation of the office including: 

• Facilitating communication and workflow
• Scheduling meetings and diary management
• Event coordination
• Business travel arrangements 
• Providing secretarial support for committees and working groups
• Managing and screening of telephone calls and emails
• Providing assistance in drafting and editing correspondence, presentations and reports
• Liaising with university staff and external parties

As the Executive Assistant, you will operate with excellence in process and judgement to provide sound and timely advice and executive support to clients, staff and other stakeholders.

About Monash University

At Monash , work feels different. There’s a sense of belonging, from contributing to something groundbreaking – a place where great things happen. We make tangible contributions because our purpose is clear; to deliver positive economic, social and environmental impact in resolving the global challenges of our age.

At the core of achieving this purpose is the diversity of our staff. We welcome and value everyone's contributions, lived experience and expertise. When you come to work, you can be yourself, be a change-maker and develop your career in exciting ways. This is why we champion an inclusive and respectful workplace culture where everyone is supported to succeed.

Learn more about Monash . 

If this sounds like a position that suits your current career focus, we look forward to hearing from you.

Join the pursuit of our purpose to build a better future for ourselves and our communities – #ChangeIt with us.

Monash supports flexible and hybrid working arrangements. We have a range of policies in place enabling staff to combine work and personal commitments. This includes supporting parents . 

To Apply

Your application must address the selection criteria. Please refer to "How to apply for Monash Jobs ".

Diversity is one of our greatest strengths at Monash. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse people, people with disabilities, neurodiverse people, and people of all genders, sexualities, and age groups.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process at Monash. If you need any reasonable adjustments, please contact us at [email protected] in an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments Request' for a confidential discussion.

Your employment is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment and/or background checks required for the role, as determined by the University.

Enquiries: Ms Kerrie Weippert-Rowe, Faculty General Manager, +61 3 9905 5226

Position Description: Executive Assistant

Applications Close: Monday 3 June 2024, 5:00pm AEST

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