Department Support Officer

**Job no**: 0034074
**Location**:Parkville
**Role type**:Full-time; Continuing
**Faculty**:Business and Economics
**Salary**:UOM 6 - $96,459 - $104,413 p.a. plus 17% super
- **Integral role supporting academic operations and providing policy guidance.**:

- **Opportunity for autonomy, initiative, and professional growth in a dynamic environment.**:

- **Salary packaging, subsidised health and wellbeing services, fitness and cultural clubs, Myki discounts, and a 25% discount on graduate courses to our staff and their immediate families**

**About the Role**
his is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and versatile individual to join our team as the Department Support Officer (Administration) in the Department of Economics. You will play a vital role in providing high-quality administrative support, offering policy guidance to academic staff, and contributing to the smooth operation of the department. As part of a collaborative team, you'll have the chance to showcase your autonomy, initiative, and adaptability while working in a dynamic environment. This role offers a unique chance to be at the heart of academic operations, supporting the Faculty's strategic goals and fostering a culture of excellence and teamwork.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Provide advice and administrative support to academics in relation to the UniTravel portal and iExpense claims ensuring compliance with Department, Faculty and University policies.
- Source sustainable goods and equipment from internal and external suppliers, as required.

**Who We Are Looking For**
You thrive on organiSing and managing tasks in dynamic environments, balancing competing demands effortlessly to meet deadlines. Your analytical skills enable you to identify creative solutions and seize opportunities for improvement. With sound judgment and diplomacy, you handle sensitive information confidentially, whether working independently or collaboratively to deliver excellent customer service.

You will also have:

- A degree in a relevant disciple with substantial experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training within the tertiary education or similar environment.
- Highly developed interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively build and enhance relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written communication skills with demonstrated experience in the development of plans, proposals, and business process documentation.

For further information regarding responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached PD.

**Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position**. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.

**Your New Team - Strategy, Planning and Resources**
The Strategy, Planning, and Resources team is the driving force behind the Faculty's success, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and operational excellence. We lead the charge in developing and implementing robust strategies, meticulously monitoring progress, and reporting outcomes. With a keen eye on risk management, we safeguard the Faculty's interests within university policies and processes. Our commitment to efficiency and effectiveness guides us as we allocate resources and leverage university-wide shared services, enabling the Faculty to thrive

**What We Offer You**
In addition, we offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a range of benefits, including generous leave provisions, salary packaging, health and well-being services and discounts on graduate courses. For more information, check out our benefits page

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- **Cover Letter outlining your interest