Administrative Assistant - Graduate School of Education

Job no:510441
Work type:part time
Location:Crawley
Categories:Administration & Executive support

Graduate School of Education

• Provide executive assistance and support work on strategic projects
• Level 4, part-time (0.6 FTE) appointment on a 12-month fixed term basis
• Base salary range: $68,640 – $72,913 p.a. (pro rata) plus 17% superannuation

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
Education has been a keystone of the University of Western Australia for 100 years. Today, the Graduate School of Education maintains a tradition of excellence while taking on the challenges of developing educational practices for both global and local needs. The School attracts the highest quality academic, research and professional staff who work collaboratively with talented educators to positively impact on the lives of young people. The Graduate School of Education has an ambitious strategic plan that identifies excellence in research, teaching and learning as well as external engagement as central to its vibrancy, growth, and sustainability. To achieve these goals a workforce that is future-focused, able to respond to challenges, and strengthen our reputation further is vial.

About the opportunity
You will provide administrative and secretarial support to the Head of School and senior executive team and, in liaison with the Senior School Coordinator, contribute to the establishment, maintenance and improvement of the office systems and policies and procedures to ensure its efficient operation. You will also support the engagement activities of the School and management of stakeholder relationships.

About you
To be considered for this role, you will demonstrate considerable relevant administrative experience at an appropriate level including relevant experience in stakeholder engagement and relationship management.

About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position description - Administrative Assistant (510441).pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Monday, 5 September 2022

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion
• We have flexible working with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered
• We have child friendly areas on campus, including childcare facilities.

Advertised:22 Aug 2022 W. Australia Standard Time
Applications close:05 Sep 2022 11:55 PM W. Australia Standard Time