Full-time , Continuing position
Salary HEW 5 + 17% Superannuation and Flexible Working Arrangements
Based at the Melbourne CBD campus, but may be required to work and/or be based at other campuses of the University
About The Position
The School Support Officer (SSO) will report to the Senior Manager of Planning and Operations, providing comprehensive administrative and resource support to ensure the smooth running of School operations. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting with sessional staff engagement and renewals, timesheet approvals and compliance management, and offering general administrative support across teaching, research, and engagement areas.
To be successful in this position, you'll have:
1. Experience in providing high-level administrative support in a University environment or similar large and complex organisation.
2. Demonstrated strong communication skills.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Ability to build and maintain effective and productive relationships with a wide range of groups, both internal and external to the University.
6. Demonstrated advanced level of computer literacy including word processing; excel, presentation software; email; internet and electronic document management applications.
7. Proven ability to work effectively as a flexible team member committed to achieving own and work team goals and priorities, and to continuous improvement.
8. 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 School
The school began as the Department of Economics and Finance in 1990 and in 2005 the discipline of Marketing joined the Department to become the School of Economics, Finance and Marketing. As a School we aim to provide practical, relevant, and innovative economics, finance, marketing, blockchain enabled business and social impact programs; research; industry training and consulting which graduates, employers, industry and university peers acknowledge as amongst the best available in the international marketplace.
We offer undergraduate programs in Economics, Finance and Marketing, postgraduate programs in Finance and in Marketing and Blockchain Enabled Business and higher degrees by research (Masters or PhD) in all three of our disciplines (Economics, Finance and Marketing). Our undergraduate programs are also offered at RMIT Vietnam and through our partnership with The Singapore Institute of Management.
We are a multi-disciplinary team with cutting edge facilities looking to engage with others.
To Apply
Please submit your CV and covering letter addressing your suitability for this position by clicking on the ‘ ' link at the top of this page.
For further information about this position, please see the Position Description hyperlinked below or contact Lenae Crichton (Senior Manager, Planning & Operations) - [email protected]
Job Description – School Support Officer
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Applications Close:26 Feb 2025 11.59 pm
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