Administration Coordinator
Administration Coordinator
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Job Description
About The Team
The Food Futures Institute encompasses key centres working on major grain and horticultural crops pastures animal production health and sustainable farming systems. A global challenge is increasing farm productivity without further degrading water land and soils; and as the changing climate and increasing population lead to a strain on food production and our ability to meet demand we are developing innovative ways to optimise production whilst minimising impact on the environment.
A major focus of the Food Futures Institute will be the translation of quality research to better onground outcomes and in doing so develop a strong national and international reputation.
Your New Role!
The Administration Coordinator supports the PVC Food Futures Institute and Institute Business Manager by providing expert confidential secretarial and administrative assistance and by demonstrating a superior level of personal initiative and professionalism.
Your key responsibilities will include
- Manage daily operations of the PVC office for the Food Futures Institute handling enquiries with discretion and initiative.
- Provide admin and secretarial support to PVCs including scheduling event coordination travel and visitor hosting.
- Offer secretarial support for meetings and committees as needed.
- Oversee recruitment processes for approved academic and professional roles including shortlisting and interview coordination.
- Manage documentation for:
- Academic titles (Adjunct Honorary etc.
- Probation and promotion
- Government licenses and exemptions
- Ethics applications
- Articulations
- Staff awards
- Other tasks as required
- Draft and manage PVC communications and mailing lists.
Please refer to the Position Description for further details.
What We Offer You!
This Continuous Part Time 22.5 hours per week) position attracts a remuneration of $77000 $94000 (pro rata) plus 17 employer superannuation contributions.
Youll join a dynamic and talented team where diversity and innovation thrive. Our Bronze tier status in the Australian Workplace Equality Index reflects our commitment to LGBTIQA inclusion equity and creating a safe welcoming environment for all. We strive to be the university of choice for First Nations peoples honouring Indigenous knowledge. Sustainability is central to our community and guided by clear confident leadership we are working toward an ambitious future with goals of net zero emissions and zero waste by 2030.
As well as the flexibility to maintain a work life balance our staff enjoy a vibrant natural campus with worldclass facilities along with a variety of benefits including:
- Periodic salary increases between 1 January 2025 to 1 July 2026 totalling an 8 increase!
- Flexible work arrangements
- Cultural Load and allowance providing up to $8944 per year to First Nations employees who are contributing cultural knowledge and perspectives beyond the scope of their role
- Indigenous Language Allowance
- Salary packaging options such as purchasing leave gym membership car parking permit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Oncampus services and facilities such as a Childcare Centre Gym Vet Hospital and Chiropractic Clinic
For further information check out our benefits and services page!
Join us!
Please apply online via the Apply Now button along with submitting the following documents to support your application
- A cover letter including a statement addressing the selection criteria (with reference to the Position Description)
- Your most recent resume (CV)
Selection Criteria:
- Completion of an associate diploma level qualification with relevant workrelated experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.
- Demonstrated high level of computer literacy and proficiency in the production of highlevel work using software such as Microsoft Office applications and specified University software programs with the capability and willingness to learn new packages as appropriate.
- Demonstrated high level of organisational time and workload management skills including the ability to prioritise workload to meet strict deadlines.
- Highly effective communication customer service and interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to interact constructively and collaboratively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
- Demonstrated ability to use initiative assume responsibility for tasks and projects and to resolve problems.
- Ability to work in a team environment and flexibility to undertake a diverse range of tasks with minimal supervision.
- A commitment to equity and social justice principles.
Applicants should refer to the Position Description for further details on the work requirements duties skills and experience required for this role. Applications sent by post or email will not be accepted.
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants are expected to have current and valid work rights in Australia.
Contact Us
For enquiries about the opportunity on offer please reach out to Joy Gilsenan Institute Business Manager and quote JR103722 as the reference.
Applications Close on 15/04/2025 11:59pm AWST)
The University reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time.
Murdoch University acknowledges the different perspectives skills and experience that people from different backgrounds bring to strengthen its workforce. Murdoch University is committed to enhancing diversity in all its forms and strongly encourages suitably qualified candidates from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples women people with disability people of CaLD background and people of diverse genders to apply for this important position.
Murdoch University values workplace diversity promotes inclusion and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders women and individuals with disability. Applicants who have support or access requirements are encouraged to advise this at the time of their application to ensure appropriate assistance is provided throughout the recruitment process.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
