
Administrative Officer
3 days ago
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About the Role:
Reporting to the School Business Manager and working closely with the wider admin team, you will undertake general administrative activities which ensure the daily online and in-house operations of the school run smoothly. As the friendly face of the school, you'll be the first point of contact for visitors including industry colleagues, all general enquiries, and deliveries.
In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating all of the School's Communications and Events. This will include, but not is limited to, the School's website, quarterly newsletter, orientation events and open day.
Your expert organisational skills will also enable you to provide efficient diary management and executive assistance to the Head of School and other senior academic staff as required.
Join a team driving world-class research and student success, and discover the electric energy of Curtin's School of Electrical Engineering, Computing and Mathematical Sciences (EECMS)
Your responsibilities will include:
General administration & operations
- Be customer facing, welcome visitors and supporting HDR students, academic staff and other school staff and stakeholders with their queries; accepting mail and responding to other front desk enquiries as required.
- Share in school mailbox and other shared inbox management; order stationery, kitchen supplies and teaching consumables.
- Coordinate IT-equipment leasing and keep an accurate asset register.
- Undertake other activities which the incumbent might reasonably be expected to do, and which are consistent with the accountabilities and responsibilities of the role.
Marketing & communications
- Refresh content for the school website
- Curate social-media posts in partnership with the Faculty Social Media Officer to maintain a vibrant, consistent online presence.
- Assist with travel bookings, reimbursements and procurement for teaching and honours-level research laboratories.
Event coordination & support
- Coordinate and deliver school events including awards nights, graduation activities, and end-of-year celebrations
- Provide administrative support for advisory committees and meetings, including logistics and minute-taking
- Collaborate with academic staff to organise Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging initiatives and student engagement events
- Manage School Advisory Board meetings, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and venue coordination
- Act as the primary contact for international engagement activities within EECMS, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
- Support the Director of Global Engagement and oversee budgets for global initiatives in consultation with the School Business Manager
- Handle inquiries professionally and direct them to relevant university teams
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with university policies
Who we are looking for (Selection Criteria): Our ideal candidate prides themselves on being conscientious and reliable, and will have demonstrable skills, knowledge and experience across the following Essential Criteria:
- A diploma in a related field and considerable relevant work experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience and education/training.
- Proven ability to run the full administrative life cycle of a busy work area, including events.
- Advanced Microsoft 365 skills and confidence with online content-management systems.
- Demonstrated organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple and often competing tasks with attention to accuracy and detail within deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with well-developed cross-cultural sensitivity and diplomacy.
- Sound judgement and demonstrable problem-solving skills, with the ability to use discretion and knowledge to determine appropriate actions.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in a university environment.
Role Requirements:
- As this is a continuing (permanent) role, you will require permanent work rights in Australia to be considered.
- Ability to travel offsite work outside of normal office hours may be required from time to time to support school events.
- Successful applicants are subject to a National Police Clearance, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin's satisfaction.
Your new Team – School of EECMS:
Curtin's School of EECMS is a dynamic and innovative academic hub, renowned for cutting-edge research and industry-aligned teaching. Home to a diverse community of students and staff, EECMS fosters collaboration across disciplines including robotics, cybersecurity, data science, and applied mathematics. Joining our team as an entry-level administrator means supporting a vibrant environment where education and technology intersect to shape the future. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking school that values excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
About Curtin University
Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2024 rankings. We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. First Nations people, those identifying as LGBTQIA+, parents, carers, people of all ages, abilities and genders, and people of diverse ethnicity, nationality and faith are encouraged to apply. Our aim is to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the community in which we live. For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page -
What We Offer You:
Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket. Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. Curtin offers a wide range of generous benefits, including additional leave, salary packaging, health and wellbeing services and an array of discounts for retail, travel and much more.
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If this sounds like your next role, please click APPLY NOW ensuring to attach the following documents:
- Up to date resume
- Cover Letter outlining your interest, experience and addressing the selection criteria for the role(no more than two pages)
If you have any queries in relation to this opportunity or the application process, please contact our careers team on or option 3,1), quoting the reference number. Please note applications will not be accepted via this email address.
Applications close: Friday, 17 October 2025
Disclaimer: Please note that there is no standardised time for the closing of adverts on the specified date. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application ahead of this deadline. Late applications will not be considered, and only successful candidates will be contacted.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
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