Administrative Assistant (2 Positions)

The Faculty of Arts and Sciences consists of the Schools of Arts; Behavioural, Cognitive & Social Sciences; Environmental & Rural Science; Humanities; and Science & Technology. To meet the strategic goals of the Faculty a major review of its administrative support has been undertaken resulting in a number of vacant positions.

This position provides day-to-day administrative support to the School within a team of administrative staff responsible for the effective and efficient operation of the School office, assisting with the preparation of materials and communication of information across the School.

Applicants must have extensive administrative experience; high-level communication skills; and advanced word processing skills and a knowledge of other relevant software.

One position is available on the basis of 25 hours per week and is fixed-term until 18 September 2010, with the possibility of further appointment and/or conversion to a continuing appointment. The second position will be continuing and on a full-time basis, but consideration may be given to filling this position on a less than full-time basis. Applicants should indicate if they have a preference for the fixed-term or continuing position. Applicants applying for the continuing position should indicate the hours per week you would be available.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Professor John Gibson, Acting Head of School, ph: (02) 6773 2847 or email: ers@une.edu.au. For further information about the School visit www.une.edu.au/ers

Please ensure that the coversheet is attached to your application. Instructions on how to send your application to the University are available on this coversheet.

Your application should include: the reference number; a curriculum vitae; a statement that addresses the selection criteria; names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

The University will not provide travel and removal for this position.
This position is only open to those who already hold a valid working visa in Australia.

Equity principles underpin all UNE policies and procedures.

Position Statement

Application Coversheet