Executive Assistant

Executive Assistant
Continuing, full time appointment
Professional Employee Level 5 - $72,061 – $83,249 pa
Plus 17% superannuation and 6 weeks annual leave
Casuarina Campus

Provide administrative support to the Pro Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Arts and Society.

About the Position
As the Executive Assistant you will provide administrative support to the Faculty of Arts and Society Pro Vice-Chancellor and the Faculty Manager. The role is a key contact in the Pro Vice-Chancellor’s office and requires a high level of confidentiality, initiative, discretion, and judgement and the ability to interact with senior staff and external stakeholders.

About You
To be successful, you will require:

• Completion of a Diploma in Business or a related area with two years subsequent experience, or education, training and/or relevant experience and /or a combination of recent relevant work experience in office administration, particularly executive support.
• Proven effective administrative skills at executive level, with the ability to prioritize workloads, to maintain confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Experience with financial administration systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with a high-level command of English grammar. 
• Demonstrated high level interpersonal skills and ability to engage effectively with senior management, staff, clients, and other stakeholders in a respectful and culturally appropriate manner.
• Proven initiative and organizational skills of a high order, together with the ability to work independently and flexibly to complete tasks within required timeframes and engage in effective teamwork.
• Proven high level of digital literacy particularly in data management and the use of MS Office suite and video conferencing.

To view the responsibilities of the role, please click on the: Position Profile.

This position is subject to Charles Darwin University Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment measures, in accordance with s57 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1992 (NT) 1992.

First Nations applicants are strongly encouraged to apply & will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.  
For information on Affirmative Action Priority Recruitment at CDU and how to apply, please visit https://www.cdu.edu.au/careers-cdu/affirmative-action-priority-recruitment 

Remuneration 
Appointment to this role will be at Professional Employee Level 5. The base salary will be in the range of $72,061 – $83,249 per annum. The total remuneration package will be in the range of $84,311 - $97,401 per annum, including 17% superannuation.

What’s in it for you?

• An employer who values your contribution to building a bigger, better and stronger University
• Work with a University committed to changing people’s lives for the better through training, education and research
• Opportunities for professional development, paid study and career progression
• An enviable lifestyle in the spectacular Northern Territory 
• 17% superannuation 
• Up to six weeks of paid annual leave 
• Up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave (primary care giver), in addition to government payments (eligibility criteria apply)
• Recognition of prior service with another Australian university / NT Government for Long Service Leave (recognition applied to qualifying period only)
• Ability to negotiate transfer of leave entitlements under the Public Employment (Mobility) Act 1989
• Employee Assistance Program
• Salary Packaging opportunities

How to Apply
All applications must be received online via the ‘apply’ button and should include your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant skills and experience.

For a confidential discussion about the position please contact Gaylene Evans on 08 8946 7492 or email gaylene.evans@cdu.edu.au

Adjustments can be made throughout the application and selection process, as well as during employment to support applicants and employees with disability. CDU’s Workplace Adjustment Policy and Procedure can be found at https://policies.cdu.edu.au/view-current.php?id=191&version=1. If you would like to discuss adjustments, please contact the People Services Team on 08 8946 7154 or email peopleservices@cdu.edu.au.

Diversity and Inclusion
At CDU we actively celebrate our diversity. We innovate, embrace new ideas, and act with courage and kindness. We’re about what we can give to the world rather than what we take, and we believe in the transformative power of education. We work hard to make sure every member of our University community feels they truly belong. Understanding that it is through our focus on our people and leveraging our differences that will make CDU the most connected University in Australia, we are striving to ensure that our culture and our community are inclusive of all our staff, students, and visitors. We are committed to maintaining a culture where everyone feels respected, safe, encouraged to speak up and supported in achieving their professional goals. Applications from First Nations people, women at all levels, culturally and racially marginalised people, people with disability, neurotypical and neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ people, people with family and caring responsibilities and people at all stages of their careers are welcomed.

 
You make CDU. And we want you to be exactly who you are.  

Applications Close: Friday 7th June 2024

Please note shortlisting and interviews will take place as and when suitable applications are received so, please don’t delay submitting your application. The position may close before the advertised date if suitable candidates are found sooner.