Faculty Administration Coordinator

Job no:510986
Work type:Continuing – Full-time
Campus:Adelaide
Categories:Administration, HEO5

(HEO5) $74,289 to $82,603 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Continuing, full-time opportunity available immediately.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a diverse, dynamic and interesting role. This is an ideal position for an experienced person with strong administration skills and who is able to respond positively and calmly in pressure situations. 

The Faculty Administration Coordinator helps to support the Team Leader Faculty Operations with varied administrative tasks to achieve operational goals and business requirements regarding teaching and research objectives. The Faculty Administration Coordinator will also provide executive and administrative support to Faculty Leaders (e.g., Heads of School and School Business Managers).

The role will provide advice and practical assistance on a range of administrative and operational issues, as required, to meet School and Faculty business needs. Support may include but is not limited to complex diary management, travel arrangements, transaction management of various financial & HR related activities, committee support, coordination of internal and external meetings, appointments, and event management etc.

To be successful you will need:

• High-level organisational and administrative skills including the ability to prioritise and manage workload.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills including both written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse range of people and cultures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and the ability to exercise judgement and use initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to give excellent attention to detail and manage high-volume tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in University systems.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

The University of Adelaide is a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs – including significant industry, government and community collaborations – offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work’s cutting-edge nature – not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour – provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty’s broader role                                                                       

The Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics is a place of innovative practice and thought leadership across a diverse range of disciplines. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and has strong connections with business and industry, including internationally.

Learn more at: able.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we’ll give you the opportunity. Together, let’s make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a resume and cover letter addressing the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 9 November 2022.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Ryan Cortazzo
Faculty & School Operations Team Leader.
P: +61 (8) 8313 0303
E: ryan.cortazzo@adelaide.edu.au

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The University of Adelaide is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply.

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