Administrative Officer, Pre-Accelerator

Ballarat - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to support the administration and communications needs of the pre-accelerator program.

Institute of Innovation Science and Sustainability Ballarat Campus
Part-time (0.6FTE) fixed-term appointment until June 2026
HEW 4 - $72998 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17% superannuation

Position closing date: 23/11/2025

Ranked number one university in Australia for First Generation Student Enrolments (Good Universities Guide 2022) and with top rankings in Victoria around student support social equity skills and employment we are driven to make difference to every student and the community providing lifelong learning skills and research locally regionally and globally.

With University and TAFE campuses in Ballarat Berwick Gippsland and the Wimmera we are positioned to provide pathways from vocational education and skills training through to higher education.

About the role

Working as part of the Universitys new Pre-Accelerator program you will act as a key contact working collaboratively with key stakeholders to support the administration and communications needs of the program providing logistical and administrative support for Pre-accelerator activities and events.

Working between Ballarat Campuses this position is required to work after hours and/or weekends on occasions.

You will:

contribute to the development and distribution of engaging communications such as email newsletters social media event platforms;
provide administrative support for Pre-accelerator activities such as providing a first point of call responding to inquiries and email monitoring;
work collaboratively with a broad range key stakeholders ensure Pre-accelerator communications are high quality with consistent messaging; and
support the development of communication materials creating awareness of the pre-accelerator program and keeping participants informed of program developments.

About you

Working under the general direction of the Senior Lecturer Information Technology and closely with the Head Corporate Communication you will possess demonstrated administrative coordinate including handling correspondence maintaining records and supporting reporting and compliance requirements.

You will possess demonstrated:

experience in organising and scheduling meetings and events;
organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks and across teams;
excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
experience in or exposure to communications promotion or marketing including the creation of social media key messages internal communications media and stakeholder materials.

How to apply

Please apply by Sunday 23 November 2025

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a suitability statement not to exceed two-pages.

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Work collaboratively with key stakeholders to support the administration and communications needs of the pre-accelerator program. Institute of Innovation Science and Sustainability Ballarat CampusPart-time (0.6FTE) fixed-term appointment until June 2026HEW 4 - $72998 p.a. (pro-rata) plus up to 17%...