School Executive Assistant

• $76,825 to $86,652
• Ongoing, full-time
• Gardens Point

• Reference number: 24216
• 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
• 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 Architecture and Built Environment, Faculty of Engineering, Academic Division.

The School Executive Assistant provides executive support to the Head of School, including high level administration support, and planning and advice. Confidentiality, discretion and consistent sound judgement are critical attributes for this role The position requires outstanding organisational skills in supporting the Faculty executive member with time management, diary management, travel organisation and correspondence. The School Executive Assistant is instrumental in the developing, refining and maintaining of office administration processes and supporting the School in general administration.

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.

The School of Architecture and Built Environment delivers programs, knowledge and technical skills focused on designing, planning, constructing, and managing the built environment sustainably. The School combines complementary disciplinary strengths in architecture and the built environment to education and research in partnership with industry to solve real-world problems. We advance sustainable development, technological innovation and apply human centred and critical perspectives to engage industry, government and communities in design and innovation in the built environment. We research and teach collaboration and stakeholder engagement in professionally based contexts. We also research and teach tools and technologies such as building information modelling and big data analytics to inform projects and decision making. Our students gain valuable critical thinking skills to address social, economic, environmental, health and safety, and technical challenges within diverse urban and regional contexts..

What you need to succeed

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.

High level 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.

Demonstrated 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.

Demonstrated ability to use initiative to solve problems, manage priorities, to meet tight deadlines, and work productively within a team to support a wide range of stakeholders internally, nationally and internationally.

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

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: 01-Mar-2024

Applications Close: 17-Mar-2024 at 11.30pm

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