Portfolio Support Officer

• Full-Time | Fixed Term (March 2025)

• Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $77,686  - $85,736   

• Location: Bedford Park

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About the Portfolio of the Vice-President & Pro Vice-Chancellor (International):

The Portfolio of the Vice-President and Pro Vice-Chancellor (International) is leading Flinders University’s international strategy in collaboration with the Senior Executive Team, Colleges and Portfolios to ensure that internationalisation is integrated into the core University activities of teaching, research and engagement. The Portfolio comprises of three teams, referred to as Flinders International:

• International Recruitment

• International Engagement

• International Student Services

Key to this is driving international student enrolment through an enhanced focus on international recruitment and partnerships working in close collaboration with our Colleges and Portfolios, along with providing timely and specialised support to all onshore international students throughout their study.

We recognise the key to our success is exceptional people. If you are a hardworking, dedicated professional, with a passion for students and global education - we want to hear from you!! If you can see yourself contributing to the ambitious agenda of Flinders International in a friendly, collegial, fun and vibrant workplace - come join us!

About the Role

The Portfolio Support Officer is responsible for providing a range of administrative, records management, organisational and project support tasks, for and on behalf of, the Portfolio leadership team.

Working under general supervision, and as part of a close-knit team, you will use your well-developed written communication, interpersonal and organisational skills to provide a wide-ranging support service to the portfolio leadership team. A key focus of the role is to address a range of incoming matters and general enquiries across functional areas in a timely and efficient manner, either directly or by referral to the appropriate officer.

A comprehensive list of Key Position Responsibilities can be found in the Position Description

About You

If you are proactive and vibrant in nature, resilient in your approach, and looking for an opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment this is a role you will thrive in.  You will have strong computer skills with high competency in the use of administrative technology along with:

• A demonstrated commitment to high quality outcomes, including impeccable attention to detail, the ability to research and collate information from a wide range of sources, and an ability to relate tasks to the wider context.

• Informed problem-solving capabilities and the ability to work with general supervision to determine and prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

• The ability to interpret and apply a range of relevant policies and procedures within a large and complex organisation.

• Relevant tertiary qualification(s), or equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training.

Life at Flinders

We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Carrie Jenkins

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

11 Feb 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.