Senior Administrative and Program Coordinator

• Full-Time, 3-year Fixed Term (03/01/2023 to 31/12/2025)
• Located at Melbourne (Bundoora) Campus
• HEO6 - TRP $96,086 - $103,670 per annum inclusive of 17% superannuation

About the position

The La Trobe Confucius Institute was established in 2011 in partnership with Chongqing University, located in Chongqing City, China. The purpose of Confucius Institutes is to promote the Chinese language and culture and to encourage the development of innovative approaches to teaching and learning related to the Chinese language and culture. La Trobe's Confucius Institute is well regarded for its delivery of language and cultural programs, and it focuses primarily on engaging with the local community in Melbourne's north.

Reporting to the Manager, Confucius Institute, the Senior Administrative and Program Coordinator of CI is required to effectively coordinate the administrative function of the Institute, as well as assist with the planning, coordinating, and implementation of essential programs and projects of the Institute. It is a critical position within the Institute and is primarily responsible for a wide range of the CI's key activities and broader engagement with the University and its community.

Skills and Experience

To be considered for this position, you will have;

• An appropriate tertiary qualification and/or relevant experience, preferably in the higher education sector or an equivalent.
• Demonstrated extensive high-level experience in administrative management.
• Demonstrated project management skills and experience in successfully supporting project outcomes.
• Demonstrated high-level interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with university academic policies and procedures, preferably including experience with international engagement.
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and managing events and programs with competent skills in marketing.
• Relevant financial management experience.

Desirable

• Excellent written and oral language skills in both English and Mandarin.
• Translation experience and skills.

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

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Benefits:

• 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 Sunday, 13th November 2022

Position Enquiries:  Carol Ba, [email protected]

Recruitment Enquiries:  [email protected]

Position Description below:

 PD - Senior Administrative and Program Coordinator HEO6_Confucius Institute..pdf

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

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements

The University’s Health and Safety Procedure – COVID-19 Vaccination and Other Measures, requires staff engaged to perform work onsite at La Trobe University to be Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they are exempt from being vaccinated due to a recognised medical contraindication.  This position will require the incumbent to work onsite.  As such, an offer of employment will be conditional upon the applicant being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 or medically exempt from receiving a COVID-19 vaccination, and providing satisfactory evidence of their vaccination or exemption status to the University.

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

• Cover letter;
• An up to date resume; and
• A separate document addressing each essential and desirable bullet point in the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description.

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Why La Trobe: 

• Develop your career at an innovative, global university where you’ll collaborate with community and industry to create impact. 
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses – the perfect hub for industry, students and academics 
• Help transform the lives of students, partners and communities now and in future

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.