Executive Assistant

Overview:

• ​​Full-time​, ​Continuing position​  

• Salary HEW 6 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements 

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

About You 
The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high quality administrative support to the Dean and Senior Manager, School Operations in the School of Engineering. This role will provide dedicated executive support to the Dean and limited support to designated members of the School Executive, as requested by the Dean. This position will contribute to supporting the day-to-day operation of the school office and will work as part of team supporting the overall school function. This will include working closely with a range of College and University services to maintain smooth operations within the school. 

To be successful in this position, you will have:  

• Demonstrated experience in an administrative/operations/executive support role with the ability to work proactively and autonomously.

• Exceptional organisational, planning and administrative skills, with experience in establishing priorities and meeting deadlines. 

• Excellent communication skills. 

• Demonstrated capacity to work independently, show initiative and exercise discretionary judgement. 

• Strong relationship skills with proven ability to liaise constructively and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders on complex, sensitive and confidential issues. 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrated ability to draft correspondence of a very high standard to internal and external stakeholders

• Exceptional attention to detail in all matters. 

• Proven high level of computer literacy including Microsoft suite, email, internet and electronic document document management such as SharePoint.
   

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

About the School 

The School of Engineering is one of the largest Engineering Schools in Australia. It has over 350 staff and 7000 students, including 750 HDR students. The School is committed to driving innovation and collaboration through our industry partnerships. 

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 Merilyn Thomas via email merilyn.thomas@rmit.edu.au   

Position Description - Executive Assistant