School Executive Assistant

• $76,825 to $86,652
• Ongoing, full-time
• Gardens Point (hybrid option available)

• Reference number: 24026a
• Term: Ongoing, full-time basis
• Remuneration: $90,916 to $102,545 pa (HEW5) (inclusive of $76,825 to $86,652 salary pa, 17% superannuation and 17.5% recreation leave loading)
• Location: Gardens Point (hybrid option available)
• Open to: Applicants who have ongoing full-time work rights in Australia. In support of our strategic priority of Indigenous Australian success, Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a School Executive Assistant to join School of Accountancy, Faculty of Business and Law, Academic Division.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organised School Executive Assistant to join the School of Accountancy, Faculty of Business and Law, Academic Division. The School Executive Assistant provides executive support to the Head of School, including high level administration support, planning and advice. The School Executive Assistant works collaboratively with key stakeholders and other staff to deliver exceptional service and support. Confidentiality, discretion and consistent sound judgement are critical attributes for this role.

We’re offering this role as a hybrid position as part of QUT’s commitment to embracing the opportunities created by a more virtual and connected world.

About us

QUT is a major Australian university with a global outlook and a 'real world' focus. We are an ambitious and collaborative institution that seeks to equip our students and graduates with the skills they will need in an increasingly disrupted and challenged world.

QUT’s School of Accountancy is one of Australia’s leading accounting schools with approximately 30 full-time academic staff and approximately 2000 students. The School offers undergraduate and postgraduate accounting, including specialisations in areas such as financial accounting; financial planning; data analytics; professional accounting; regulation and taxation.     The School maintains strong links with accounting professional and accrediting bodies such as ACCA, CA ANZ, CPA Australia, IPA, CIMA and FASEA. The School also has in place several strategic alliances with leading business, industry and government groups..

What you need to succeed

1. Education, training or relevant experience equivalent to completion of an associate diploma with at least two (2) years’ subsequent relevant experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education training.  

2. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide confidential executive support with proven ability to collaborate and communicate with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.  

3. Demonstrated high level digital literacy skills including ability to effectively work with Microsoft suite of products as well as corporate systems and other information sources to extract and interpret data.  

4. Demonstrated high level written communication skills including the ability to draft meeting agendas and minutes, correspondence, submissions
and emails with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.  

5. High level ability to manage time and tasks effectively including prioritising work, meeting deadlines and balancing competing demands as well as the ability to embrace change and respond to unexpected challenges at short notice 

6. Demonstrated ability to work effective in a team environment with limited supervision

Life at QUT

We're committed to building a culture that fosters connection between people and purpose. Beyond personal and professional fulfillment, a career at QUT offers:

• A healthy work-life balance with a blend of on-campus and off-campus work arrangements for applicable positions. 
• Competitive remuneration with up to 17% superannuation. 
• Generous maternity leave including primary carer parental leave of up to 26 weeks (including 17% super). 
• Stay healthy with Fitness Passport and enjoy discounted rates on private health insurance. 
• Leave loading of 17.5%. 
• Purchased Leave Scheme - up to 8 extra weeks. 
• Salary Packaging Scheme for additional superannuation contributions, vehicle leasing, and on-campus services such as childcare, parking, and gyms. 
• Numerous opportunities for professional development including leadership programs and workshops, and our study assistance scheme.
• Commitment to our Indigenous Australian staff through initiatives such as the Indigenous Australian Staff Network, Cultural and Ceremonial Leave, Staff Development Workshops, and representation on university committees.
• We see diversity and inclusion as our strengths. 
• Explore more benefits of life at QUT .

In support of our

Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy

, we aspire to an Indigenous Australian workforce participation of 3.6% and we encourage Aboriginal Australians and Torres Strait Islander people to join us in pursuing a fulfilling career. 

We believe in creating safe spaces for inclusivity to flourish and we know that diversity is our strength –

see our commitment

. If you’re curious, innovative, and ready to experience what a career at QUT can offer, we’re ready to meet you.  

Job opens: 28-Mar-2024

Applications Close: 07-Apr-2024 at 11.30pm

Find out more and apply by clicking Apply or the link below.

View the job details at: https://qut.nga.net.au/?jati=CD46B2CD-DFAD-3AC6-C4E1-DA93BF42722F

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