Description:
Executive Assistant (REF: 517150)
- Provide executive support to the University’s Director of Human Resources
- Level 6, full-time appointment on an ongoing basis
- Base salary range: $87,460 – $92,430 p.a. (pro-rata) plus 17% superannuation
The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.
About the team
Human Resources enables the University to implement and deliver its People & Culture strategy to make the University a remarkable place to work, attracting and retaining word-class staff from diverse backgrounds who want to build careers, drive change, provide leadership an create opportunities at an institution renowned for its excellence.
About the opportunity
You will operate in a dynamic and busy work environment providing executive assistance to the Director, Human Resources. Adaptive and flexible, you will enable the Director, Human Resources to lead the Human Resources Directorate’s key deliverables, processes and timelines and achieve their strategic and operational plans.
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency
- Substantial relevant Executive Assistant experience supporting Executive in a busy and dynamic environment
- Commitment to providing a high level of quality customer service
- Commitment to accuracy and attention to detail and the ability to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to set priorities and to meet deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including creating presentations and drafting reports and correspondence
- Ability to work independently, show initiative, problem solve and work productively as part of a team
- Strong digital skills including Microsoft Suite and skilled use of technology to increase efficiency and productivity
About your application
Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description: POSITION DESCRIPTION - Executive Assistant - Human Resources] - Level [6].pdf
Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Tuesday, 23 April 2024
To learn more about this opportunity, please contact Ian Brown at ian.brown@uwa.edu.au
This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.
A Current National Police Clearance is a requirement for this position.
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Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.
- We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
- We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
- We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
- We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
- We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.
Should you have any queries relating to your application, please contact the individual named in the advertisement. Alternatively, contact the Talent team at talent-hr@uwa.edu.au with details of your query. To enable a quick response, please include the 6-digit job reference number and a member of the team will respond to your enquiry.