Job no: 0057383
Location: Parkville
Role type: Full-time; Continuing
Faculty: Arts
School: School of Historical and Philosophical Studies
Salary: UOM 5 – $83,159 - $95,518 p.a. plus 17% super
About the Role
The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies is seeking a dynamic School Support Officer to become an integral part of our professional staff, providing seamless administrative and operational support to our staff. You possess strong administrative experience, an understanding of systems and an adaptable approach to your work.
A focus of your work will be overseeing the recruitment process, with a particular focus on coordinating the selection panels, ensuring compliance with procedure, liaising with the Talent Acquisition team and completing the process through our University HR systems.
Further responsibilities include administering local onboarding, assisting in the office allocation process and organising staff relocation where required. From a financial perspective the role will look after purchasing, invoicing and accounts payable/receivable.
You will utilise exceptional communication and customer service ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including academic and honorary staff, visitors, both from within and outside the school, as well as staff across the University.
Your responsibilities will include:
Who We Are Looking For
We're in search of a highly motivated, dynamic team member with demonstrated experience in providing effective administrative support. While not essential, experience working in a tertiary education environment will be highly regarded.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a person with a high level of attention to detail to undertake varied and interesting work across the School, and is ideal for a candidate with a flexible, adaptive approach to their work.
A high degree of organisation and time management skills is essential, including the ability to work independently and to manage competing responsibilities under limited supervision.
You demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills, enabling effective and positive professional relationships with a diverse range of people including academic and professional staff, contractors and service providers.
You will also have:
For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.
This role requires that the successful candidate must undergo and maintain an up-to-date Working with Children Check.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Your New Team – The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS)
The School of Historical and Philosophical Studies (SHAPS) is a part of the Faculty of Arts and comprises of History, Philosophy, History and Philosophy of Science, Classics and Archaeology, The Grimwade Centre for Cultural Materials Conservation and The Program in Jewish Culture & Society. SHAPS offers a wide range of classes in these disciplines and has an Honours, Masters by Coursework and postgraduate student cohort.
What We Offer You!
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page!
About the University of Melbourne
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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
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For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/murmuk-djerring
Join Us!
If you feel this role is right for you, please apply with the following documents:
^For information to help you with compiling short statements to answer the selection criteria and competencies, please go to http://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers/selection-criteria
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Ana via email at [email protected], 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.
Applications close: 2 JUNE 2024 11:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST)
Please note that in the event of sourcing a suitable candidate, the closing date for applications may be brought forward, and the job vacancy may be closed. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to submit their applications promptly.
Position Description: 0057383_School Support Officer_Position Description.pdf
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