• Join a small team and contribute to a premier institution known for its vibrant and innovative environment.
• Full-time appointment on a permanent/ongoing basis.
• Base salary range: $91,833 – $97,052 p.a. plus 17% superannuation.

The University of Western Australia (UWA) is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of the prestigious Australian Group of Eight research intensive universities. With a strong research track record, vibrant campus and working environments, supported by the freedom to innovate and inspire, there is no better time to join Western Australia’s top university.

About the team
The Office of the Vice-Chancellor comprises a small professional team that support the Vice-Chancellor and Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor in their leadership and management of the University to realise the University’s mission. The Office comprises the Vice-Chancellor, Senior Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Chief of Staff, and a small team of professional and policy staff.

About the opportunity
As an Executive Assistant within the Vice-Chancellery, you will provide exceptional executive and administrative support under minimal direction. You will be instrumental in managing diary arrangements, office systems, policies, and procedures, ensuring seamless operations. Your expertise will drive the implementation of new office policies and procedures, contributing to a dynamic and fast-paced team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-level support to the Vice-Chancellery, including meticulous diary management and email assistance.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate various administrative functions, ensuring a consistent system for issue and resolution tracking.
• Establish, document, and maintain policies, procedures, and office systems to optimise efficiency.
• Respond to diverse and complex enquiries, providing innovative solutions to problems.
• Organise and manage travel bookings with precision.
• Obtain research materials and ensure timely action, assisting with special projects and the preparation of briefing papers.
• Liaise with staff and external organisations on sensitive matters, maintaining an awareness of higher education sector issues.

About you
To be considered for this opportunity, you will demonstrate relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent, with extensive senior-level administrative experience in a university environment or similar large organisation.

Full details of the position's responsibilities and the selection criteria are outlined in the position description:  Position description - Executive Assistant.pdf

The content of your Resume and Cover Letter should demonstrate how you meet the selection criteria.

Closing date: 11:55 PM AWST on Sunday, 7 July 2024.

This position is only open to applicants with relevant rights to work in Australia.

Application Details: Please apply online via the Apply Now button.

Our commitment to inclusion and diversity
UWA is committed to a diverse workforce and an equitable and inclusive workplace. We celebrate difference and believe diversity is fundamental to achieving our goals as a globally recognised Top 100 educational and research institution. We are committed to creating a safe work environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, women, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, the LGBTIQA+ community and people living with disability.

• We have a globally competitive, gender neutral parental leave policy with 26 weeks paid leave after 12 months service and 36 weeks after 5 years.
• We have on-campus childcare facilities for children aged 6 weeks to kindy.
• We facilitate flexible working, with part-time and job-sharing arrangements considered.
• We have an ongoing partnership with Pride in Diversity and were recently awarded a Bronze Employer status for LGBTIQA+ inclusion.
• We have Athena SWAN Bronze accreditation and actively work to improve gender equity.