Administrative Assistant (ELDAC)

Position Details

• Fixed term until June 2026 tendersglobal.net Part -Time

• Higher Education Officer Level 4 tendersglobal.net $69,919 – $75,409 p.a.

• Location: Bedford Park

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About ELDAC

ELDAC (End of Life Directions for Aged Care) is a national program of work funded by the Australian

Government Department of Health and Aged Care being delivered by a consortium comprising three universities and four peak bodies to improve palliative care in aged care. The Flinders team hosts the ELDAC website, manages marketing activities and develops digital innovations.

About the Role

The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing day to day administration support and is the first point of contact for all enquiries.  As the administrative assistant, you will contribute to ELDAC services by:

• Processing and reconciling accounts

• Assisting with the conduct of project meetings including booking rooms, calendar management, project mailbox management, facility hire, travel arrangements, catering and minute taking.

• Assisting the web team in editing of the webpages.

• Preparing reports on web statistics, or other project activities as required.

A more comprehensive list of key position responsibilities is available from the Positing Description

About You

You are a highly organised individual with impeccable attention to detail, well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to liaise effectively with a diverse range of people, along with:

• A diploma with relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

• Proven ability to manage mailbox, calendar, and general handling of telephone queries. 

• Well-developed written and oral communication skills.

• Exemplary computer and keyboard skills with extensive experience in using the full range of

• Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.

Previous experience working in in higher education or in a health and aged care setting will be highly advantageous.

Life at Flinders

We’re transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.

Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don’t just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?

• 17% Superannuation + salary packaging options

• Flexible working arrangements

• Wide range of professional development activities and services

• We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff

• Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services , gym  and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).

Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment

Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.  We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.

• Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan

• Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce Strategy

Prescribed Conditions for Employment

• A valid National Police Certificate which is satisfactory to the University will also be required before the successful applicant can commence in this position.

• Please note that you may be required to provide evidence that you are up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations, in line with the Flinders University COVID-19 Vaccination Policy  

How to Apply and Information

• You are required to submit a CV and Suitability Statement of no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description.

• For more information regarding this position, please contact Jennifer Tieman.

Certification

Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:

13 Feb 2024

At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Flinders. Fearless.