Administration Coordinator

Job No.:568915

Work type:Continuing

• Full Time / Continuing / Salary band $(dependent on experience)
• This position is located at La Trobe Universitys Bundoora Campus
• Showcase your superior administration and coordination skills

About the position

The School of Humanities and Social Sciences is a dynamic community of scholars who research and teach about the human experience from its earliest beginnings to the latest developments in society politics and culture.

The Administration Coordinator has a key role within the School reporting directly to the Senior Manager and leading the School administration team. Ensuring that the administration requirements of the School are met efficiently and effectively. Fostering a collaborative culture within the Administration team while overseeing the allocation of activities and managing resources. Focusing on continuous improvement of processes and procedures with a high emphasis on innovation and training.

Working closely with the Senior Manager to ensure an effective workflow of activities through to the administration team to meet School needs and timelines. Providing highlevel advice support and reporting on academic and administrative policies and procedures.

Reporting to the Senior Manager some of your duties at this level will include:

• Managing a small team of 4 staff performing a related set of functions usually with distinct areas of expertise; including the allocation of responsibilities review of performance training and development of staff and development or oversight of program procedures priorities and quality control systems.
• Operational responsibility for staff delivering significant administrative or professional services including the provision of advice on procedures systems priorities and budgets for the function concerned to more senior managers.
• Develops and/or improves the capability of staff within work area motivating and mentoring them to better meet the current and future requirements of the School/Division/Department.
• Develop and enable the capability of staff within the work area by monitoring and continuously managing their performance and mentor them to better meet current and future role requirements. In doing this provide staff with constructive feedback and support for high quality performance contributions.

Skills and knowledge required for this position:

• An undergraduate degree in any area relevant to the position with at least 4 years subsequent experience; or extensive experience and management expertise; or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge training and/or experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills especially the capacity to work collaboratively and cooperatively in small teams.
• Demonstrated management and leadership skills with successful experience in managing and leading staff to promote a cohesive and effective team and managing workflows.
• Demonstrated organisation and problemsolving skills with an ability to manage several different projects concurrently.
• Candidates who can demonstrate previous experience in the higher education sector will be highly regarded

Please refer to the Position Descriptions for other duties skills and experience required for this position.

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How to apply:

Closing date:By 11:55pm Sunday 18^th May 2025

Position Enquiries: Lorraine Ward Senior Manager School of Humanities and Social Sciences Email: Phone: (03)

Recruitment Enquiries: Vicki Stavrou Senior Talent Acquisition Business Partner Email: Phone: (03)

Position Description below:

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*Please note only candidates who currently hold the full rights to work in Australia are eligible to be considered for this appointment*.

Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:

• Cover letter;
• An uptodate resume; and
• A separate document addressing the Key Selection Criteria which is located in the position description

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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.

Why La Trobe:

• Develop your career at an innovative global university where youll collaborate with community and industry to create impact.
• Enjoy working on our inspiring and stunning campuses the perfect hub for industry students and academics
• Help transform the lives of students partners and communities now and in future

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.