Executive Assistant, Mdhs Deanery

**Executive Assistant, MDHS Deanery**:
**Position Number**: 0066022
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**: Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**: Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
**Salary**: UOM 6 - $98,870 - $107,023 p.a. plus 17% super
- Shape a pivotal role / drive operational excellence / contribute to faculty-wide success
- to redefine executive support and advance your career in a dynamic academic environment
- Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.

**The University of Melbourne**
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**Your next career opportunity**
As an Executive Assistant in the MDHS Deanery, you'll provide high-level support to key executives, particularly the Deputy Dean People Community and Partnerships. You'll have the opportunity to streamline operations, implement innovative practices, and contribute to the faculty's strategic goals. This role offers you the chance to showcase your exceptional organisational skills, discretion, and proactive mindset in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

**Your responsibilities will include**:

- **Drive Operational Excellence**: Implement efficient work methods, contribute to problem-solving, and continuously seek ways to enhance workflows and administrative systems.
- **Collaborate and Innovate**: Actively participate in team tasks, share insights, and build strong relationships across the faculty while leveraging AI tools to optimise processes.
- **Manage Complex Administrative Tasks**: Handle travel arrangements, procurement, expense administration, and committee support with precision and professionalism.

**You may be a great fit if**:
You are a proactive, highly organised professional with exceptional communication skills, adept at managing complex priorities and driving continuous improvement in a dynamic academic environment.

**You may also**:

- Have a degree or diploma in a relevant field with substantial experience in executive support.
- Possess advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and adaptability to new technologies.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
- Excel in prioritising tasks, managing competing demands, and maintaining discretion with confidential information.
- Have a track record of introducing innovative administrative processes and structures.

For further information please refer to the attached PD.

**What we offer you**
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:

- Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
- Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
- Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
- Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program

For more information check out our benefits page

**Your new team - Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences**

Join Australia's leading faculty in clinical, pre-clinical and health sciences, where innovation meets impact. The Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne is a powerhouse of research excellence, world-class teaching, and policy leadership.

Led by Dean Professor Jane Gunn, we offer you the opportunity to be part of a thriving ecosystem of globally recognised health and biomedical organisations. You'll benefit from our partnerships with leading health research institutes and affiliated health services across Victoria. Our faculty's reach extends from our main Parkville campus to our rural health campus in Shepparton, and through our embedded clinical partnerships throughout Melbourne and regional Victoria.

With over 6,000 staff members, 11,000 students, and 140+ courses, we provide a dynamic environment for your career growth. You'll contribute to groundbreaking research, innovative education programs, and initiatives that directly enhance community health and wellbeing. Join us in shaping the future of health sciences, guided by our values of collaboration, compassion, respect, integrity, and accountability.

**Be Yourself**
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation. We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.

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