Description:
- Take the next step in your administrative career
- Thrive in a collaborative environment
- 2 x Full time continuing positions
Be challenged and imagine with us
Are you a detail-oriented individual with a passion for providing exceptional administrative support? The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences is seeking an Administrative Assistant to join our dynamic team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of our School, providing vital support to both our internal team and our valued stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to :
- Provide comprehensive administrative support and services to ensure the smooth operation of the School.
- Manage data, timetabling, systems support, correspondence, and presentations.
- Deliver high-quality client services and administrative support to students, staff, stakeholders, and visitors.
- Coordinate and facilitate School meetings, including scheduling, presentations, minutes, and report preparation.
- Assist in preparing course materials and course QA/assessment processes.
- Maintain electronic and hard copy files and filing systems.
- Monitor and order supplies of stationery, office consumables, and office equipment.
These continuing positions are full time at a HEW 4 Higher Education Level and will be based at our City Campus (Awabakal and Worimi land)
About our University
The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s Looking Ahead Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.
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About the Unit
The School of Humanities, Creative Industries and Social Sciences offers undergraduate, postgraduate coursework and Higher Degrees by Research. It features several degree programs that connect interdisciplinary strengths in separate disciplines so that graduates are better prepared to sustainably influence cultural and social change. The School offers degree programs in Arts, Communications, Design, Humanities, Music, Social Science, and Social Work. The School is a major driver of the College and University’s social research and innovation agenda and will increasingly look to pursue industry engagement into new markets for research and development, social innovation, and potential.
What we offer
In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.
These include:
- The remuneration for this position is from $71,626 - $77,858 p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs
Your next steps
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Your application must include:
- Your resume
- A cover letter outlining your motivation to apply for this opportunity
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below:
- Demonstrated data analysis and IT skills, including the ability to learn university software systems and develop high proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Excel.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to plan, prepare documentation and reports, provide advice and negotiate with a range of people to achieve efficient outcomes.
- Demonstrated organisational and time management skills to manage priorities, deliver work objectives accurately and on time, and manage competing demands from a range of stakeholders.
Thank you for your interest in these positions. To ensure that your application receives full consideration, it's important to address the selection criteria outlined in the application process. This helps us better understand your qualifications and suitability for the role. Should you have any questions or need clarification on the criteria, please don't hesitate to reach out. We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to reviewing your application.
Please upload your Cover Letter and response to the requested Criteria as one PDF document .
Your Cover Letter and Response to the Essential Criteria should not exceed 4 pages (approximately 2,000 words).
For specific position enquiries, please contact name Owen Jackson, School Executive Officer on (02) 49215173 or via email Owen.Jackson@newcastle.edu.au
Having Difficulties? Please reach out to us: employment@newcastle.edu.au
Closing date: Sunday 14 th April 2024 at 11.59pm AEST
We are excited to be Looking Ahead with you
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