Executive Assistant

Job no:509593
Work type:Fixed term - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Executive Support, HEO6

(HEO6) $81,254 to $87,770 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Fixed-term appointment available for 6 months

Provide executive level support to the Faculty's Executive Dean, Faculty Executive Director and Faculty Board

This position provides a high level of administrative support for the governance structure of the Faculty, including the administrative management and preparation of Faculty Board papers, the Leadership Team and Executive team.

Working under general direction from the Executive Officer and the Executive Dean, the role will manage Executive level enquiries and requests with the ability to manage and delegate where appropriate. In addition, the Executive Assistant will also manage travel arrangements.  This Executive Assistant will manage the communication with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders including University leaders and government contacts and will be the first port of call in responding to enquiries and making the necessary preparations for guests and international delegations. The position will support the delivery of specific special projects throughout the year as directed by the Executive Director.

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated experience in a full range of executive support, including committee work.
• Demonstrated experience in working in a confidential environment, where a high level of professionalism is required and accurate record management is maintained.
• Ability to maintain composure during peak workflow situations when multiple tasks must be performed in rapid succession.
• Effectively anticipates needs and deals with a variety of individuals and situations.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute harmoniously to the team in a continuously changing environment.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 31 May 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Sarah McArdle
Executive Officer, Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics
P: +61 (8) 8313 3201
E: [email protected]

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

#LI-UOA

Download the Position Description Apply now