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A wide-ranging and diverse opportunity that will leverage your attention to detail, highly organised nature, and exceptional stakeholder engagement abilities.
UC Level 7, Salary Range $100,838 pa - $109,243 pa + 17% Super
Full Time, Continuing Opportunity
About us:
Join University of Canberra where we walk together to foster an inclusive community. Together, we endeavour to empower, connect, and exchange knowledge with our diverse people, cultures, and environments.
We stand firm and dedicated to upholding fundamental values such as inclusivity, honouring Indigenous cultures (Narragunnawali), driving positive change, nurturing curiosity, and promoting collaborative efforts. We are committed to leading the national education sector in championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility via Connected – A Decadal Strategy 2023-2032 . UC encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disabilities and people from culturally diverse groups.
About the opportunity:
We are seeking a committed Executive Assistant / Secretariat Coordinator to join our small team of professionals. In this role, you will both perform the Executive Assistant role to the Chancellor and provide extensive secretariat assistance for Council and committee operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Undertake Executive Assistant duties for the Chancellor, including managing a busy diary and phone calls.
Work closely with the Chancellor, providing executive support.
Secretariat assistance including the preparation of agendas, documents, minutes, and correspondence for the Council, the Academic Board, and their associated committees.
Coordinate administrative functions for the University Secretariat team, including arranging meetings, tracking budget expenditures, and conducting financial administration.
Coordinate logistics for committee members, such as paperwork, travel arrangements, and finances.
Requirements:
Possess a keen eye for detail and accuracy
Thrive in a fast-paced environment
Enjoy tackling diverse operational tasks
Offerings/ Benefits/ Culture:
The University offers excellent conditions and benefits such as:
Flexible working arrangements
Family-friendly policies
On campus Gym, Medical services, Cafes, Post office, Supermarket and Childcare facilities.
Professional Development offerings (study assistance, corporate programs and discounts)
Innovative work environment with a diverse and inclusive culture
Access to Employee Assistance Program and a corporate private Health Plan (Bupa)
What we need from you: To be considered for this position, we require your CV and a cover letter explaining what skills you would bring to the role; no additional documents are necessary.
Submit your CV through the “Apply Now” tab. We kindly ask that you take this opportunity to align your CV with the Position Description, ensuring that your skills and experience are clearly articulated in connection with the specific requirements of the role.
If you are initially shortlisted, you may be asked to complete an online one-way video interview. There will be a list of pre-set questions that will need to be answered within a stipulated time.
Working rights: Applicants who wish to apply for this position must have valid working rights at the time of submission.
WWVP: The University of Canberra is committed to the safety of vulnerable and young people. As such, successful applicants will be required to have a current ACT working with vulnerable people registration. For further details on how to apply please click https://www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au
For job specific information: please contact Ms Stephanie Payne, University Secretary on 02 62068500
Recruitment and application questions: please contact the Talent Acquisition team on 02 6206 3867 or email uctalent@canberra.edu.au
Closing date: 11.55pm, Sunday 23 February 2025
