Executive Assistant

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Work type:Continuing
Location:Canberra / ACT
Categories:Professional

Classification: ANU Officer 6/7 (Administration)
Salary package: $82,371 – $94,817 per annum plus 17% superannuation
Terms: Full-time, continuing

• Be a part of Australia’s premier public policy school at Australia’s #1 university
• Work in a beautiful campus environment on the city’s doorstep
• Generous remuneration and conditions, including 17% superannuation and a range of salary packaging options

About Us                 

The ANU College of Asia and the Pacific (CAP) leads intellectual engagement with the Asia-Pacific region through research, teaching and contributions to public debate, and seeks to set the international standard for scholarship concerning the region. 

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The Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs (Bell School) is a world-leading centre for research, education, and policy analysis on international and Asia Pacific politics, security, diplomacy, and strategic affairs. The School comprises a number of vibrant, interdisciplinary, intellectual communities: the Department of International Relations, the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre, the Department of Political and Social Change, and the Department of Pacific Affairs.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant or professional administrator to provide high-level and confidential executive support to the School Director and School Manager and to contribute to the day-to-day operation of the Coral Bell School of Asia Pacific Affairs.

Working under limited supervision, your duties will include diary management, email triage, responding to correspondence, organising meetings, booking rooms, ordering catering, arranging travel, coordinating approvals and managing office systems and records using Microsoft Office and other University systems.

Our ideal candidate

We welcome applications from self-motivated and highly organised professionals with demonstrated experience in a comparable executive support role. Our ideal candidate will be personable, with excellent time management and effective verbal and written communication skills. They will be known for their discretion, initiative and excellent eye for detail.

What we offer

We will provide you with a strong collaborative and performance driven culture, where you can thrive, grow and benefit from an environment that supports change and innovation. You will also learn, improve and develop your skills and enhance your knowledge so you can grow your career for the long term.

Applicant enquiries: Ms Alice Day, School Manager E: Alice.Day@anu.edu.au  

The University actively encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more information on employment opportunities, contact our Indigenous Employment Consultant on indigenous.employment@anu.edu.au   

ANU values diversity and inclusion and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to those of all backgrounds and identities. For more information about staff equity at ANU, visit https://services.anu.edu.au/human-resources/respect-inclusion

Application information

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

• A statement addressing the selection criteria.
• A current curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a background check during the recruitment process.  An offer of employment is conditional on satisfactory results. 

The successful applicant must have rights to live and work in this country.

Position Description & Selection Criteria

Advertised:17 Oct 2022 09:00:00 AM AUS Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:02 Nov 2022 11:55:00 PM AUS Eastern Daylight Time