Executive Support Officer

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  • ​​Full-time​, ​Continuing position​  

  
  

  • Competitive salary 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

  
  

  • Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​3 days per week (and 2 days per week from home) 

  
  

   

  
  

  About You 
  As the Executive Support Officer, you will be responsible for providing high quality project support, administrative support and some secretarial functions (e.g. diary management) to designated members of the School Executive including the Dean. You will contribute to the execution of School and College-based projects that support the School to meet its strategic and operational plans, with projects spanning areas of Research, Learning and Teaching and Operations.  

  
  

   

  
  

  You will also manage whole School events, such as general School meetings and School planning days, and will support the communications requirements of the School, such as knowledge management (including intranet maintenance) and newsletter development. 

  
  

   

  
  

  To be successful in this position, you will have as a minimum:  

  
  

  • Extensive experience in providing high-level support at Executive level, preferably within a corporate setting. 

  
  

  • Demonstrated experience in supporting project delivery in a complex organisation, covering project administration, communications, action management, report development, etc. 

  
  

  • Excellent communication skills and demonstrated experience in developing presentations, reports and speaking and briefing notes to a high standard. 

  
  

  • Highly developed organisational, analytical and interpersonal skills with evidence of managing complex issues. 

  
  

  • Proven ability to work with minimal guidance, in a collaborative team environment and with a strong understanding of matrix structures. 

  
  

  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise tasks and work in a pressured environment requiring flexibility and collaborative decision making to achieve deadlines. 

  
  

   

  
  

  Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

  
  

   

  
  

  About the ​College​ 

  
  

  As one of the largest Business Schools in the Asia Pacific region, the College of Business and Law is comprised of five schools – four in Melbourne and one in Vietnam - delivering a broad range of programs in Business, ranging from Certificates up to PHD levels. Many programs articulate between Vocational Education and Higher Education, creating pathways for further study. RMIT Business programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, Singapore, Shanghai and Jakarta, as well as through Open Universities Australia (OUA) and RMIT Online. The College has an annual budget of approximately $280 million, employs over 1000 staff and delivers programs to approximately 30,000 students (20,000 EFTSL).  

  
  

   

  
  The College is located on RMIT University’s City Campus and resides in the state-of-the-art Swanston Academic and Emily McPherson buildings.  
  

   

  
  

  Click here for further details about the College.  

  
  

   

  
  

  To Apply  

  
  

  Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply’ link at the top of this page.  

  
  

   

  
  

  For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below  

  
  

   

  
  

  Position Description: Executive Support Officer  

  
  

Applications Close:
27 July 2024 11.59 pm

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