Administration Officer or Receptionist The University Of Melbourne location Melbourne. $76,886 - $88,312 p.a. plus.

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 the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry & Health Sciences (MDHS) has an enviable research record and is the University of Melbourne’s largest faculty in terms of management of financial resources, employment of academic and professional staff, the teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate (including research higher degree) students and the conduct of basic and applied research.

Our Faculty values guide our ways of working and we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture that enables our staff and students to reach their full potential. This includes our commitment to progressing gender equity which is aligned with the University’s Athena SWAN Bronze Award from SAGE (Science in Australian Gender Equity) and championing the Pride in Action Network, the University’s inaugural LGBTQIA+ ally network.

About the role an exciting opportunity is available within the Office of the Dean, MDHS, for a dedicated Administrative officer / Receptionist to handle client-facing duties as well as general office management tasks. Located at the front of the Office of the Dean, the position is the first point of contact for all visitors to the Dean and Executive staff and plays an integral part in the administration support team, supporting the Deanery and COO, front office and in-house activities.

The role will be responsible for contributing to the day-to-day running of the office including the provision of front-line face-to-face services, project admin support, backup admin support to complement the Executive Assistant team as well as a range of general administrative duties. The successful candidate is expected to exercise a high level of confidentiality and discretion.

About you you are an experienced professional with strong organisation and problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to multi-task work. You will be able to utilise your exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise with a wide range of stakeholders, at different levels of the organisation and from various backgrounds.

You will also have completion of a diploma qualification and at least 2 years subsequent relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education and training. Experience in liaising with senior executives and professionals, including handling confidential information, and knowing when to escalate appropriately. Operate with a high level of professional discretion, with the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and confidentiality at all times.

Demonstrated use of initiative and responsiveness in managing tasks and ensuring organisational objectives are achieved within stringent timeframes. 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.