Executive Assistant

• College of Design and Social Context at RMIT
• This role will report to Deputy Vice-Chancellor, DSC
• 1 x Full time, continuing position

About us

RMIT is a multi-sector university of technology, design and enterprise with more than 91,000 students and 11,000 staff globally. RMIT offers postgraduate, undergraduate, vocational education and online programs to provide students with a variety of work-relevant pathways.

Our purpose is to offer life-changing experiences for our students, and to help shape the world with research, innovation, teaching and industry engagement. With strong industry connections forged over 130 years, collaboration with industry remains integral to RMIT’s leadership in education, applied and innovative research, and to the development of highly skilled, globally focused graduates.

Culture

Our Values inspire us, wherever we are in the world, and guide how we live and work together.

Imagination. Agility. Courage. Passion. Impact. Inclusion.

What unites us is our purpose and our values; they are at the heart of who we are, what we stand for, how we make decisions and connect with each other.

Our people make everything at the University possible. We encourage new approaches to work and learning, stimulating change to drive positive impact. RMIT exists to create transformative experiences for our students, getting them ready for life and work. You will be a part of a productive and collaborative team, who values working relationships and outcomes through open and inclusive planning, continuous information sharing and transparent work practices.

About the role

As the Executive Assistant, you will be responsible for providing high quality administrative support to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) within the College of Design and Social Context. In this role, you will maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism in the provision of a range of services including calendar management; meeting and project support;  monitoring correspondence received by the DVC’s office and preparation of correspondence on behalf of the DVC. You will also foster a culture of continuous process improvement by managing and reviewing office administration systems.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Demonstrated previous experience in providing executive support to a senior executive or equivalent in a university environment
• Highly developed organisation and planning skills, with a strong attention to detail and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to draw on your internal network and resources, and build new effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
• Ability to draft high quality correspondence on a range of complex, sensitive and confidential matters whilst maintaining high attention to detail

Qualifications

• A relevant tertiary qualification and/or extensive relevant experience.

Bring your whole self to work

We are better for our diversity. When we listen to those who are different to us, or challenge us, we grow stronger together. When we feel like we belong, we can achieve so much more. We respect each other, embrace our differences and build a sense of belonging in our team and beyond.

We are proud that our dedication to diversity has been recognised by a broad spectrum of external organisations. Visit our Linkedin Life pages to learn more and see some of our most recent wins.

To apply:

Please submit your resume and separately cover letter briefly addressing the key selection criteria (max. of 2 pages). Please note that should your application be shortlisted, the next step in the process will be to complete an online skills assessment.

For application queries, please contact Aleksandra, Talent Acquisition Advisor at aleksandra.besia@rmit.edu.au.

Applications close on Friday, 4th of December at 4pm.

 PD - EA TO DVC.pdf

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RMIT is an equal opportunity employer committed to being a child safe organisation. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability and age. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community.

Please note that whilst we still accept applications from any persons interested in our roles, due to the impacts of COVID-19, we are currently prioritising applications from those with current working rights in Australia and who are not affected by travel restrictions. Please see the latest updates to Australia’s immigration and border arrangements during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak: https://covid19.homeaffairs.gov.au/

Trans and Gender Diverse applicants

Inclusion is at the durrung (or heart) of who we are. We aim to create an environment where staff and students who identify as trans and gender diverse feel supported to succeed and belong.

We recognise the challenges faced by the trans and gender diverse community when applying for a new role.

At RMIT, we aim to support you from the start. Our Talent Acquisition team are active members of the RMIT Ally network.

For enquires or support through the application, recruitment and onboarding process, applicants who identify as trans or gender diverse are invited to contact Mat Lewis at mat.lewis@rmit.edu.au