Administrative Officer
2024-11-21
Job Reference: 778063
Your new role
The School of Accounting, Economics and Finance is seeking an enthusiastic and efficient all-rounder with two or more years of relevant work experience to join our Administration team of five.
Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic, interesting and varied environment, in which no two days are the same, and will be willing to embrace new challenges as they arise.
To be successful in this role you will need to be proactive and collaborative and have strong time management skills to successfully manage and prioritise competing priorities and deadlines. No task will be too big or small for you, and you will display keen attention to detail and take pride in your work. Your strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills will enable you to work effectively with all staff, students, and visitors.
A day in this role may involve, but would not be limited to:
Why Choose Us?
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.
Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter addressing the advert’s selection criteria and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Applications close: Sunday, 01 December 2024.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.
Your new role
The School of Accounting, Economics and Finance is seeking an enthusiastic and efficient all-rounder with two or more years of relevant work experience to join our Administration team of five.
Our ideal candidate will enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic, interesting and varied environment, in which no two days are the same, and will be willing to embrace new challenges as they arise.
To be successful in this role you will need to be proactive and collaborative and have strong time management skills to successfully manage and prioritise competing priorities and deadlines. No task will be too big or small for you, and you will display keen attention to detail and take pride in your work. Your strong interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication skills will enable you to work effectively with all staff, students, and visitors.
A day in this role may involve, but would not be limited to:
- Determining and entering casual academic payroll information.
- Providing administrative support and preparing minutes for School committees and advisory board/panel meetings.
- Event coordination and support.
- Project work as required.
- Helping arrange colleagues’ business travel and visas.
- Liaising with key internal and external stakeholders as required.
Why Choose Us?
We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant Bentley campus includes an art gallery, gym, childcare and medical centre, bus station, accessible parking and endless food options including a supermarket.
Aside from the vibrant campus life, we offer more than just a job. We encourage a progressive and diverse workplace and are committed to looking after our employees by promoting health and wellbeing, work flexibility, and personal development opportunities.
- Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
- Adaptable Work Environment: Embrace flexibility with a role based at our Bentley campus.
- Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) and customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise.
- Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Curtin University Leave (2 days), Study Leave, and Community Service Leave. Plus, access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service (65 days/13-week entitlement for full-time staff).
- Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
- Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtin's Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad
Join us!
Please provide a cover letter addressing the advert’s selection criteria and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.
Applications close: Sunday, 01 December 2024.
Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.
We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of diverse gender, sex and sexuality, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on [email protected] or 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.
Please note we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies at this time.
Disclaimer
Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.