Senior Administration Officer

• Full-Time, Continuing position
• Located at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) campus
• Competitive Salary including 17% Superannuation

About the position

Reporting to the Administration Coordinator, this position will provide executive and administrative support to the Dean and the Deputy Dean within the School of Nursing and Midwifery. The position will also work with the broader administrative team to assist in ensuring School objectives are met, and that University policies and procedures are followed.

The primary responsibilities of this role include effectively managing the delivery of a wide range of administrative support activities and working collaboratively with other professional staff. This is a highly visible position with responsibility for a range of confidential matters requiring the ability to exercise considerable judgement, initiative, discretion and independence.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. 
• Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.
• Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with people at different levels of seniority, internal and external to the University.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with highly sensitive and confidential issues with discretion and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimum supervision, show initiative and work productively as part of a team and take responsibility for outcomes.

Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.

Welcome to Bundoora campus – Please click on the video link below: 

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What La Trobe University can offer you!

• 17% employer contributed superannuation
• On site child care facilities
• Flexible work arrangements
• Discounts for staff and their family members to study a range of La Trobe courses

How to apply

Closing date:  By 11:55pm Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Position Enquiries:  Tammy Miatke, Administration Coordinator

Email: [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  Bianca Trajanov, Talent Acquisition Consultant

Email:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - Senior Administration Officer.pdf

Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. 

La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.

All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005.  If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.