Executive Assistant

About the job
An Executive Assistant is required to provide a wide range of professional, confidential support services to a Dean of School, with strong industry liaison being a primary part of the role.

This frontline, ambassadorial and interesting position will be responsible for all administrative service provision including but not limited to; diary management, travel coordination, internal and industry committee servicing and management of School and Alumni events.

The successful incumbent will be required to provide support within the School support team during busy periods, as well as have an understanding of policies and procedures to provide informed advice to stakeholders in the Faculty.

Skills and experience
To be successful in this role you will need to demonstrate the following:

• A degree with subsequent relevant experience or extensive experience and broad knowledge in senior administrative fields.

• Extensive experience in a high level administrative support role, which requires coordination of a range of functions and provision of high quality executive and senior administration support services, including the ability to maintain confidentiality and show discretion.

• Excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills including the ability to provide advice and support required by staff, students and visitors to the University, experience in dealing with people from different cultural backgrounds and levels of seniority.

• Ability to be proactive and show initiative, to work independently and be an effective team member.

• Sound analytical skills and conceptual skills, with the ability to collect and interpret relevant information and find appropriate solutions to complex problems.

A full list of the selection criteria is available within the position description

Further information, contacts and support
To start an application click on begin at the bottom of this page and submit a resume, cover letter and response to the Key Selection Criteria, as listed in the Position Description below.

Please do not email or send paper applications, all applications must be submitted online.

For further information about the position, please contact Susan Lloyd-Angol (Manager, Academic Support Services) on 9214 5327.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with your application, please contact the Recruitment team on staffrecruitment@swin.edu.au.

Should you require further support for an interview due to special needs or consideration, please contact our Diversity Consultant, Dr. Walter Robles, on inclusion@swin.edu.au. For support or queries related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employment, please contact DeadlyCareers@swin.edu.au.

Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 3 Feb at 11:59 PM (23:59)