Executive Assistant

Date: 16 Jan 2024

Job Location:
Rockhampton, QLD, AU

Company:
Central Queensland University

About this Opportunity

• Fixed Term (until 09.05.2025), Full Time
• Office of the Vice-Chancellor and President
• CQUniversity Rockhampton
• Higher Education Worker Level 5
• Total Remuneration $89,263 to $100,411 pa (including salary of $75,429 to $84,849 plus 17% superannuation and leave loading)

Join an organisation with an unbreakable belief that quality education, training and research should be available to everyone – regardless of background, location or life circumstances.

Working at CQUniversity

An exciting opportunity has arisen at CQUniversity’s Rockhampton campus for an Executive Assistant to join the office of the Vice-Chancellor and President. In this role, you will provide exceptional executive and project support to the Vice-Chancellor and President, serving as a knowledgeable liaison between the Vice-Chancellor and President’s Office and all clients.

You will offer high-level support to the Vice-Chancellor, including comprehensive diary and meeting management, the development and implementation of administrative systems and processes, travel organisation, drafting various documentation and correspondence, and handling a range of financial activities. As the first point of contact for the Vice-Chancellor, you will ensure a seamless front-of-house experience while managing diverse stakeholder relationships with a high degree of professionalism and initiative.

We are seeking an experienced professional with a proactive approach to achieving goals and a strong alignment with the University’s values and mission, dedicated to providing exceptional service to campus staff, students, and stakeholders. Comfortable in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment that requires constant management of shifting priorities, this is a true one-on-one support position where no two days will be the same.

Be Rewarded

• Generous annual, carers, maternity and paternity leave
• 17% superannuation (with the choice of joining an award-winning superfund)
• Flexible and inclusive work / life balance
• Fantastic staff professional / career development opportunities
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Position Requirements

• Demonstrated skills and experience in providing executive support services to senior management.
• Proficient in the operation of computers including detailed knowledge of business support software.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage relationships and deal effectively with people of all levels.
• Proven ability to be proactive and show initiative, work independently and display confidentiality and diplomacy.
• Demonstrated organisational skills including the ability to work under pressure.
• A degree without relevant experience, or completion of a diploma and at least two years subsequent relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and/or education/training.

Position Description

For further information about this position, please refer to the Position Description.

Apply today for a career that changes lives

Applications Close: 11:59pm, Wednesday, 31 January 2024

Job Requisition ID: 4164

Contact Details: 

Melissa Misztal

(07) 4930 6793

[email protected]

When submitting your application, please include: Your Current CV or Resume, and a 1-2 page Cover Letter highlighting your relevant skills, experience and suitability for the position. Please note, applicants for the position must have full time work rights.

CQUniversity is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and CQUniversity’s domestic and international student graduates with post-study work rights are encouraged to apply.

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