School Support Officer

• ​​Part-time 0.6 FTE​, ​Fixed Term position for 12 months​  

• Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements

• Based at the ​Melbourne CBD​ campus, ​and hybrid ways of working​

About You 

The School Support Officer (SSO) will work under the direction of the Senior Manager Planning and Operations to provide a broad range of administrative and resource support functions which ensure effective delivery of School operations. These include but are not limited to supporting sessional staff engagement, and renewals, fortnightly timesheet approvals, along with general administrative support across the domains of teaching, research and engagement.
 

It is a requirement for the incumbent to be available to work on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. 

To be successful in this position, you will have:  

• Experience in providing high-level administrative support in a University environment or similar large and complex organisation

• Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrated experience and expertise in the provision of quality customer service, including sound knowledge and consistent application of relevant University policy and procedures and the ability to provide advice.

• Well-developed interpersonal and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take the initiative in identifying and pursuing opportunities to improve existing practices and services.

• Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of groups, both internal and external to the University.

• Demonstrated advanced level of computer literacy including word processing; excel, presentation software; email; internet and electronic document management applications.

• Proven ability to work effectively as a flexible team member committed to achieving own and work team goals and priorities, and to continuous improvement.

• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines in a demanding environment. 

Please Note: Appointment to this position is subject to passing a Working with Children and National Police Check. 

About the ​College​ 

As one of the largest Business Schools in the Asia Pacific region, the College of Business and Law is comprised of five schools – four in Melbourne and one in Vietnam - delivering a broad range of programs in Business, ranging from Certificates up to PHD levels. Many programs articulate between Vocational Education and Higher Education, creating pathways for further study. RMIT Business programs are delivered in Melbourne, Vietnam, Singapore, Shanghai and Jakarta, as well as through Open Universities Australia (OUA) and RMIT Online. The College has an annual budget of approximately $280 million, employs over 1000 staff and delivers programs to approximately 30,000 students (20,000 EFTSL). 

 
In line with RMIT's vision to be recognised as a global university of technology, design and enterprise, the College mission is to deliver in a global context innovative, industry-engaged education and applied research connected to business. The College assists in achieving the ambitions of RMIT's new five-year strategic plan Ready for Life and Work by making active contributions towards life-changing experiences for students, creating passion with purpose for its staff and shaping the world with impactful research and global reach. 

In particular, the College has defined a number of initiatives which are summarised in three priority areas: enterprising, student experience and international mobility. The College is located on RMIT University's City Campus and resides in the state-of-the-art Swanston Academic and Emily McPherson buildings. 

 
For further details about the College, please visit: 

To Apply  

Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing ​your suitability​ for this position by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this page.  

For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Lenae Crichton via email  

 
Position Description - School Support Officer
 

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