Administrative Assistant (Fixed-term)

The scope of duties undertaken by the Administrative Assistant, under limited direction from the Director Risk Management and Internal Audit, include but are not limited to: data collection for audits; advanced word processing; web site development and maintenance; coordination of meetings; and administrative assistance within the office.

This fixed-term position is available until 18 December 2009.  There is the possibility of further appointment and/or conversion to a continuing appointment, subject to funding and satisfactory performance.  Consideration may be given to filling the position on less than a full-time basis.

Applicants must have: extensive administrative experience and well developed office management skills; demonstrated advanced word processing skills and knowledge of desktop publishing, spreadsheet and database software.  Applicants will also be required to have high level interpersonal and communications skills, as this position is required to liaise with a wide range of departments and providers to meet service delivery expectations.

Informal enquiries may be directed to Col McCallum, Acting Director Risk Management and Internal Audit, phone: (02) 6773 2124 or email: cmccallu@une.edu.au  For further information about Risk Management and Internal Audit visit www.une.edu.au/risk-management 

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; and names, addresses, telephone numbers, facsimile numbers/email addresses of three relevant referees.

Applications must be received by 5pm on the closing date .

The University will not provide travel and removal for this position

This position is only open to applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold a valid working visa at the closing date for applications.  The visa must cover the period required for the fixed-term position from the commencement date of employment.  The University will not sponsor an appointee for this position including any further appointment and/or conversion to this position.

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