Executive Officer - Mount Lawley, Australia - Edith Cowan University

Edith Cowan University

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Mount Lawley, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities nationally and internationally.

The University has two metropolitan campuses at Mount Lawley and Joondalup, and also serves Western Australia's South-West Region from a campus at Bunbury, 200 km south of Perth.

The School of Education is one of the largest providers of Initial Teacher Education in Australia with more than 5,000 students.

The School offers a broad range of programs including Early Childhood Studies, Primary, Secondary and Postgraduate Education.

The School is seeking to appoint an experienced, highly organised and professional Executive Officer with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a demonstrated capacity for initiative and problem solving.

This position provides highly professional, comprehensive, and confidential executive and administrative support and assistance.

The Executive Officer also undertakes special projects as requested, including but not limited to, research and analysis, communications with stakeholders, progress monitoring and preparation of reports.

Key Criteria

To be successful you will have experience in a similar executive and administrative support role and will demonstrate:
A thorough understanding of, and excellence in best practices, systems (including technological) and procedures of providing executive level support

Advanced minute taking and experience co-ordinating Executive level meetings;
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to plan and co-ordinate multiple projects, in compliance with ECU and external policies, processes and standards;
The ability to work in a confidential environment and to exercise sound judgement and operate with tact and discretion;
Problem-solving and analytical capabilities, demonstrating the ability to manage and prioritise enquiries, and identify appropriate escalation points;
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment, working collaboratively with others and ensuring the smooth-running of daily operations;
Ability to research and draft correspondence including a wide variety of communications as required by a senior Executive

Proficient (intermediate to advanced) in the use of Microsoft Office suite;
Previous experience administering internal sharepoint/intranet site.

You will also demonstrate personal attributes that are congruent with the University's values of Integrity, Respect, Rational Inquiry, Personal Excellence and Courage.

Benefits & Remuneration

This full time, ongoing position attracts remuneration of $82,658 to $89,180 pa (HEW 6) plus 17% University superannuation contribution.

ECU supports a work/life balance for staff. Benefits such as flexible working arrangements may also be negotiated to meet your personal circumstances.

For information on the benefits of working at ECU, please visit our Future Staff website.

Contact

Interested applicants are encouraged to call Smita Kulkarni on for more information.

How to Apply

Please upload your resume along with a maximum 2-page statement addressing the Key Criteria (above) giving clear examples.

Closing Date:

Applications close on Sunday, 16 April 2023 at 11:30pm WST.

PLEASE NOTE:

BECAUSE THIS IS AN ONGOING POSITION, APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED FROM CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EITHER PERMANENT RESIDENCY OR AUSTRALIAN CITIZENSHIP.

ECU is a diverse and inclusive workplace reflecting the differences in society. Specific strategies and initiatives are in place to address underrepresentation of specific groups. Applications are encouraged from suitably qualified people from all backgrounds. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

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