Administration and Events Assistant - Parkville, Australia - University of Melbourne

University of Melbourne

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Parkville, Australia

3 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Job no:

Location:
Parkville

Role type:
Part time (0.5 FTE); Fixed Term for 2 years

Faculty:
Melbourne Law School

Department/School:
Melbourne Social Equity Institute

Salary:
UOM 4: $71,099 p.a (pro-rata for part time) plus 17% super

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People.

We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About the Melbourne Social Equity Institute
The Melbourne Social Equity Institute is committed to achieving fairer societies through research that makes a difference.

We conduct and facilitate interdisciplinary research that addresses the causes and consequences of social inequities and advances knowledge about effective ways to respond.

We are leaders in community-engaged and co-productive research for social change. Our work contributes to changing public policy and perceptions, as well as improving social and organisational practices.

Our approach creates opportunities for researchers, community organisations and people with lived expertise to develop their skills in working together.

About the Role

The Melbourne Social Equity Institute (MSEI) is an interdisciplinary research institute which specializes in community-engaged and co-productive research for fairer societies.

Among other activities, MSEI conducts research in partnership with philanthropy, government and not for profit organisations.

The Administration and Events Assistant will provide key administrative, events and research support to the MSEI Directorate.

Responsibilities include:

Coordination and support of various MSEI governance bodies (Advisory Board, Reference Group, researchrelated project advisory groups and other stakeholder groups)
Secretarial support to the Directorate and governance bodies
Administration and event support as required.

About You

You will have well-developed professional organisational skills including the ability to coordinate workflow, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a fast‐paced environment, whilst paying attention to detail.

Your excellent communication and interpersonal skills including a strong customer focus with the ability to interact with a diverse range of stakeholders will be essential to be successful in this role.

Knowledge, understanding and commitment to a broad range of social equity issues is desirable.

You will also have:

Completion of a diploma level qualification with relevant work experience or completion of a certificate IV with relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a flexible and adaptable attitude to work in a team environment
A high level of proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite

Please note:
To be considered for this role you must have current valid work rights for Australia.

About the University
The University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with Us
In addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits:

Flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave
Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading
Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs
Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club
Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families

Be Yourself

We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.

First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply.

Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.

Join Us

Advertised: 14 Feb :05 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 05 Mar :55 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time