Executive Support Officer

Job no:507104
Work type:Continuing - Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Executive Support, HEO5

(HEO5) $72,832 to $80,983 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply

Continuing, full-time position available

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Executive Support Officer to support the Advancement and Media & Corporate Relations branches at the University of Adelaide.

The Executive Support Officer is an integral role providing executive support to the Executive Directors and senior leaders of the Advancement and Media & Corporate Relations branches, as well as managing the reception area and providing outstanding customer service to both internal and external stakeholders.

This position is a diverse role providing an opportunity for an administration professional to utilise their broad skillset including diary management, administrative and secretarial support as directed by the Executive Directors, as well as managing stationery and office consumables supplies.  

To be successful you will need:

• Demonstrated knowledge and capability in the provision of administrative, secretariat and executive support services to senior managers, including preparation of Board/Committee papers.
• Demonstrated experience in managing a reception desk with outstanding communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, demonstrated problem solving capability and the ability to perform and work under pressure.
• Proven ability to actively contribute to a collaborative, dynamic team and adapt to change in the workplace.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of the full range of Microsoft Office software packages.

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. Flexible working arrangements are on offer for all roles at the University.

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. 

Find out more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your Division's broader role

The Division of External Engagement supports the growth and success of the University through the creation of enduring partnerships, and the development and delivery of meaningful engagement programs that enhance reputation, extend revenue streams, and create positive, lasting change in the communities where we engage.

A hub of connectivity for transformative collaboration, the Division, which includes Marketing and Recruitment, Advancement, Global Engagement and Media and Corporate Relations, works to facilitate internal coordination and promote external awareness to extend the impact of the University's research, teaching and learning and engagement initiatives.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/external-engagement/

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, 23 January 2022.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Alison Lane
Executive Officer, Division of External Engagement
P: +61 (8) 8313 3250
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.

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