Position Number: 0057796
Location: Parkville
Role type: Continuing; Full time
Department: Advancement, Communications and Marketing
Salary: UOM 6 – $96,459 – $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
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Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
The University of Melbourne
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Your next career opportunity
You will have the opportunity to provide high-level administrative support to the Director of Strategic Communications at the University of Melbourne. In this fast-paced role, you'll manage a dynamic office environment, coordinate important meetings, and contribute to the University's strategic messaging efforts. You'll gain valuable experience in university administration and communications while working in a reactive department that demands flexibility and calm under pressure.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Manage Director's Office: Coordinate appointments, handle correspondence, and prepare documentation to support efficient time management.
- Provide Administrative Support: Draft correspondence, manage expenditures, arrange travel, and support recruitment processes.
- Offer Secretariat Services: Provide high-level support to Boards and Committees, including minute-taking and follow-up actions.
- Foster Key Relationships: Develop effective working relationships with senior University personnel and external clients.
You may be a great fit if:
You are a resilient, confident and proactive professional with excellent organisational skills, able to handle sensitive information discreetly and adapt quickly to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
You may also:
- Have substantial experience in high-level executive support roles.
- Possess excellent communication skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Demonstrate sound judgment, diplomacy, and the ability to work autonomously.
- Be action-oriented with a calm demeanour and ability to thrive under pressure.
- Have experience in university administration or the tertiary education sector (desirable).
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
- Comprehensive career development and training, plus a 25% discount on UniMelb graduate courses for your immediate family members!
Your new team –Advancement, Communications and Marketing
The Vice-President (Advancement, Communications and Marketing) leads the Advancement, Communications and Marketing team. Advancement works with colleagues across the University and its affiliates to facilitate mutually beneficial relationships between the University and its alumni, friends and benefactors. Communications and Marketing formulates and leads strategies in support of the University of Melbourne’s overarching strategic plan, Advancing Melbourne.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne values the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and welcomes and celebrates diversity. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page.
We are dedicated to ensuring barrier free and inclusive practices to recruit the most talented candidates. If you require reasonable adjustments, please contact the employee listed on the first page of the Position Description found below, with an email containing your name and contact details for a confidential discussion. Please ensure your email is titled "Reasonable Adjustments Request".
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today! Including the following documents:
- Resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
Please note that you are not required to respond to the selection criteria in the Position Description.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ivanka Yan via email at hr-careers@unimelb.edu.au, ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the Position Description.
Position Description
