Existing application login Jobs at La Trobe Jobs home Current vacancies Working at La Trobe Overseas applicants Our employment strategies Details - Senior Administrative Officer, Care Economy Research Institute - Casual Senior Administrative Officer, Care Economy Research Institute - Casual Job No.: 567530 Work type: Casual Available for immediate start 36.25 hours per week Campus independent - Can be based at La Trobe University’s Melbourne (Bundoora) or Victorian regional campuses (Albury/Wodonga preferred) HEO6 - $58.48 per hour superannuation About the position La Trobe University has established a world leading flagship Care Economy Research Institute (CERI) to achieve a step change in research impact and profile. CERI unites high performing researchers engaged around a significant and complex challenge to drive impact and innovation and will be the engine through which La Trobe delivers world-leading research and generates external income at a greater scale than is possible through La Trobe’s existing research centres. CERI will deliver a step change for La Trobe, by expanding LTU’s research and teaching capability in the health and wellbeing space across La Trobe and help to strengthen partnerships with multiple health care providers, government, education and research facilities across Australia. This is a senior administrative support role within the Care Economy Research Institute, and the incumbent will report to the Institute Manager. The position will be split between administrative support to the Institute and members (nominally 0.8FTE) and executive assistant duties for the Director (nominally 0.2FTE). Duties will include but not limited to: Under supervision from the Institute Manager, manage a range of initiatives that support the strategic objectives of the Institute. Provide high level administrative support to the Director and the core operations of the Institute. Prepare accurate and timely reports and data sets as required by the Institute and University. Monitoring and maintaining the Institute’s website to ensure it remains current Performing administrative duties including planning meetings and events, setting agendas, communication, taking minutes, maintaining stakeholder databases. Performing executive assistant duties for the Institute Director such as managing calendars, arranging meetings and making travel bookings. Skills and Experience To be considered for this position, you will have: Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience. High level proficiency in computer software packages including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail, and the use of the internet as a research tool. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated customer service focus and solution orientated approach. Experience working within a University environment. Experience working within the health and/or care and support services sector. High level attention to detail, and verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated capacity to organise work effectively and efficiently and deliver outputs in a timely manner. Demonstrated ability to work independently, follow established procedures with limited supervision and contribute positively to an effective team. Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position. How to apply Closing date: By 11:55pm, Sunday 21 st July 2024 Position Enquiries: Professor Irene Blackberry, Director of the Care Economy Research Institute and John Richards Chair Via email : I.Blackberrylatrobe.edu.au Position Description below: PD - Snr Admin Officer -CERI.pdf Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position. Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents: A Cover letter, outlining experience working within the health and/or care and support services sector, and An up-to-date resume Please scroll down to apply. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants We welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates. All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement . Advertised: 11/7/2024 Closing Date: 21/7/2024