Administration Assistant

at The University Of Melbourne
Published December 22, 2022
Location Melbourne, Australia
Category Admin and Clerical  
Job Type Full-time  
Salary
$71,099 p.a. plus 17% super

Description

Administration Assistant The University Of Melbourne location Melbourne. From $71,099 p.a. plus 17% super.

The University of Melbourne would like to acknowledge and pay respect to the Traditional Owners of the lands upon which our campuses are situated, the Wurundjeri and Boon Wurrung Peoples, the Yorta Yorta Nation, the Dja Dja Wurrung People. We acknowledge that the land on which we meet and learn was the place of age-old ceremonies, of celebration, initiation and renewal, and that the local Aboriginal Peoples have had and continue to have a unique role in the life of these lands.

About Student and Scholarly Services and the University Colleges and Residential Life Portfolio. Student and Scholarly Services provides student administration and services from recruitment and point of enquiry to graduation. This team also delivers wellbeing and scholarly services to students and staff. The University Colleges and Residential Life portfolio is a newly created portfolio in Student and Scholarly Services that manages all University-owned residential accommodation. The portfolio is responsible for delivering a high-quality student and residential experience that supports students to thrive while living on campus, by creating and maintaining a community of scholars with a strong sense of belonging and connectedness to their peers and the University as a whole.

About the role as the Administrative Assistant, you will contribute to the effective administration of International House by completing a range of functions and being a front-line person for the College.

Responsibilities include respond to general enquiries including assisting residents with daily issues, tours around the premises and answer relevant questions. Assist with obtaining information pamphlets from University of Melbourne services, manage delivery of notices to residents and updating noticeboards as required.

Provide administrative support including filing, photocopying, preparing correspondence and notices in particular Council papers, team meeting minutes, and ordering and monitoring stationery. Provide administrative support for marketing and recruitment activities.

About you, you will have the ability to work collaboratively within a small team, displaying initiative, and care and respect for colleagues. You will have demonstrated commitment to providing excellent customer service and enthusiasm for and some experience working with students or young people. High level verbal and written communication skills are key, with the ability to relate effectively to a range of people.

You will also have a diploma level qualification with relevant work-related experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training. Problem-solving and negotiation skills to enable the resolution of counter enquiries. Well-developed organisation and time management skills. To ensure the University continues to provide a safe environment for everyone, this position requires the incumbent to hold a current and valid Working with Children Check.

About the university the University of Melbourne is consistently ranked amongst the leading universities in the world. We are proud of our people, our commitment to research and teaching excellence, and our global engagement.

Benefits of Working with us in addition to having the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to be part of a vibrant campus life, our people enjoy a range of rewarding benefits flexible working arrangements, generous personal, parental and cultural leave. Competitive remuneration, 17% super, salary packaging and leave loading. Free and subsidised health and wellbeing services, and access to fitness and cultural clubs. Discounts on a wide range of products and services including Myki cards and Qantas Club. Career development opportunities and 25% off graduate courses for staff and their immediate families.

Be yourself we value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions that each person brings to our community and encourage and celebrate diversity.  First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, females, people of all ages, with disabilities and culturally and linguistically diverse people are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the community in which we live.