Administrative Officer

**Manage exciting projects, events, and initiatives that shape the next generation of educators**:

- ** Collaborate with an** **engaged team of academics and professional staff** d**edicated to excellence**:

- ** Permanent part time position 28 hours per week, flexible delivery**

**Support visionary leadership and drive initiatives in education**

Are you a proactive and dynamic administrator who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you want to work alongside visionary leaders and contribute to shaping the future of education? Join our School of Education as an Administrative Officer (Executive Assistant & Projects) for the Head of School / Dean of Education and become a key part of a supportive and innovative team.

**The Role**

As the Administrative Officer**,** you’ll play a crucial role in ensuring the **smooth and efficient**functioning of the School Office by:

- Providing executive support to the Head of School and School Executive Committee, manage the Head of School’s diary, travel, correspondence, and approvals.
- Driving efficiency**- implement systems and processes to streamline operations and relieve administrative pressure.
- Managing projects and events - support School initiatives, reviews, accreditations, and key events.
- Liaising with stakeholders - engage with academics, students, and external partners to support strategic goals.
- Handling administrative operations**- process finance and procurement requests, coordinate meetings, and maintain compliance.

**What you’ll bring**
- A proactive, solutions-focused**mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
- Confidence, professionalism, and strong emotional intelligence.
- Exceptional organisational and multitasking**skills.
- Strong attention to detail**and ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience using Microsoft Office and corporate IT systems.
- A passion for working in a team that is dedicated to innovation and shaping future educators.

This continuing position is part time at a HEW 5 Higher Education Level located at Callaghan Campus.

A**bout our University**

The University of Newcastle stands as a global leader distinguished by a commitment to equity and excellence. Our vision is to be a world-leading University for our regions and creating a better future for our regions and the globe. Underpinned by this vision and our values of excellence, equity, engagement and sustainability, the University of Newcastle’s _Looking Ahead_ Strategic Plan 2020-2025 outlines the University’s commitment to delivering an exceptional student experience and serving our communities.

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**About the Unit**

The School of Education strives to contribute to the continued development of a just, fair and healthy society through both our research and teaching, addressing United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 3, 4 and 11. Further, we value strong relationships with local schools, government, accreditors and the Department of Education who provide invaluable practical experience for our initial teacher education students. We value add to our programs by embracing new technologies and employing the Quality Teaching Model to help develop confident and capable graduates.

**What we offer**

In addition to working for a university that is breaking boundaries, discovering new ways of thinking and cementing a place as a global leader, we offer a range of benefits to our employees to ensure you balance your commitments, stay healthy and work effectively.

These include:

- The remuneration for this position is pro-rated from $80,972-$ 93,929 FTE p.a. + superannuation and is commensurate with skills and experience
- Flexible working arrangements (in line with the University’s Flexible Work Policy
- 17% super and salary packaging
- Additional University Holiday days, generous personal leave and parental leave, annual leave loading and additional purchased leave scheme
- Discounts in private health insurance, gym memberships, software, travel and more
- Wellbeing programs

**Your next steps**
- Your resume
- A statement addressing the Essential Criteria listed below demonstrating your qualifications and experience with examples.
- A degree; or completion of an associate diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of professional administration experience and education/training.
- Demonstrated performance in a high-level administrative role in a dynamic and fast-paced customer service environment that incorporates the support of Executive staff.
- High level written, verbal and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a range of stakeholders at different levels.
- Demonstrated experience, and ability to successfully manage competing demands and multiple projects, and effective problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated knowledge of workplace obligations to, and experience in leading and cultivating workplace practices and behaviour