(HEO5) $72,832 to $80,983 per annum plus an employer contribution of up to 17% superannuation may apply.

The University of Adelaide Enterprise Agreement 2017-2021 will apply to a successful candidate’s employment at the University.  The University recently temporarily varied its Enterprise Agreement.  Please be advised that the salary range, along with other conditions associated with this position, may change in accordance with the variation to the Enterprise Agreement.

Continuing position available based out our Roseworthy Campus.

Working under general direction, the Executive Assistant supports the Head of School (HOS) in the dual role of School leader and Dean of Roseworthy Campus, and is responsible for providing high-level administrative assistance to the Head of School and School office. The School office engages with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders and good communication skills are critical. Sound judgment, good organisational skills and discretion are required, including an ability to prioritise activities based upon importance and impact to the School.

Duties include diary management, organising travel and meetings, tracking tasks, sourcing background information and drafting documentation, supporting committees, coordinating accreditation and managing functions and visitors. Provision of team back-up or project assistance on an ad-hoc basis and effective relationships with other staff within the School and Faculty is an essential aspect of the role.

To be successful you will need: 

• Experience as a personal or executive assistant and/or experience in an administrative role.
• Experience using Microsoft Office suite and generation of high quality, accurate documents.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and a proven ability to maintain a team approach under pressure.
• Demonstrated experience managing competing demands, prioritising critical tasks, working to deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to negotiate outcomes with stakeholders by using problem solving skills and judgement.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our core values are honesty, respect, fairness, discovery and excellence. Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity. We are firm believers that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills of our staff.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Sciences is a multidisciplinary hub of cutting-edge teaching and research in: agriculture; food and wine; animal and veterinary sciences; biological sciences; and physical sciences. It develops future science leaders, and actively partners with innovative industries to solve scientific problems of global significance.

Learn more at: sciences.adelaide.edu.au

If you want to change tomorrow, act today

Click on the 'Apply Now' button to be taken through to our online application form. Please ensure you address and upload your responses to all of the selection criteria. Applications close 11:55pm, 24 February 2021.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Sarah Hocking
Business Manager
P: +61 (8) 831 37013
E: sarah.hocking@adelaide.edu.au

For a confidential discussion regarding the recruitment process for this position, contact:

Michelle Carter
HR Coordinator, Faculty of Sciences
P: +61 (8) 831 39271
E: scienceshr@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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