(HE06) $89,383 to 96,550 per annum plus an employer contribution of 17% superannuation applies.

Fixed-term full time position available for 12 months.

Exciting opportunity to work in a diverse and fast-paced position as Executive Assistant to the Executive Dean, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences.

The Executive Assistant is responsible for providing high level dedicated executive support to the Executive Dean. This position supports the senior management in all aspects of office communication, including managing electronic and manual systems, diary and travel coordination, drafting a wide range of correspondence, reports and papers, as well as providing high level committee support and supporting the other staff within the Office as required.

To be successful you will need:

• Extensive experience working in a senior level executive support role, providing executive support and assistance to senior managers (or a combination of tertiary qualifications and recent relevant experience).
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively under pressure and manage conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to liaise and develop key relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Excellent writing skills with strong attention to detail.
• A high level of computer literacy skills, including demonstrated experience in Outlook (calendar management), word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and database management.
• Experience in digital document management systems.

The path to Adelaide University

We are on an exciting path to Adelaide University as we prepare to open our doors in January 2026. Adelaide University will combine the strengths of the University of Adelaide and the University of South Australia, and we are dedicated to creating an accessible and future-focused educational powerhouse that fosters economic and social wellbeing through ground-breaking research and innovative teaching. You can learn more about Adelaide University HERE and more information will be provided throughout the recruitment process.

Enjoy an outstanding career environment

We offer a uniquely rewarding workplace. The size, breadth and quality of our education and research programs - including significant industry, government and community collaborations - offers you a vast scope and opportunity for a long, fulfilling career.

It also enables us to attract high-calibre people in all facets of our operations, ensuring you will be surrounded by talented colleagues, many world-leading. Our work's cutting-edge nature - not just in your own area, but across virtually the full spectrum of human endeavour - provides a constant source of inspiration.

Our culture is one that welcomes all and embraces diversity consistent with our Staff Values and Behaviour Framework and our Values of integrity, respect, collegiality, excellence and discovery. We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, so we work to grow and diversify the skills, knowledge and capability of all our staff.

We embrace flexibility as a key principle to allow our people to manage the changing demands of work, personal and family life.

In addition, we offer a wide range of attractive staff benefits. These include: salary packaging; flexible work arrangements; high-quality professional development programs and activities; and an on-campus health clinic, gym and other fitness facilities.

Learn more at: adelaide.edu.au/jobs

Your faculty's broader role

The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences contains one of Australia's largest concentrations of leading health researchers, teachers and clinical titleholders. It's comprised of eight schools and a number of specialist disciplines, institutes and centres, variously focused on world-class research, and training the next generation of: medical doctors; surgeons; dentists; nurses; psychiatrists; psychologists; and other health professionals.

Learn more at: health.adelaide.edu.au

If you have the talent, we'll give you the opportunity. Together, let's make history.

Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button to be taken through to the online application form. Please ensure you submit a cover letter, resume, and upload a document that includes your responses to all of the selection criteria for the position as contained in the position description or selection criteria document.

Applications close 11:55pm, 16 February 2025.

The University reserves the right to close this advertisement before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information

For a confidential discussion regarding this position, contact:

Ms Janette Carter
Executive Officer, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
P: +61 (8) 8313 0109
E: janette.carter@adelaide.edu.au

You'll find a full position description and/or selection criteria below: (If no links appear, try viewing on another device)

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Female applicants, people with a disability and/or and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who meet the requirements of this position are strongly encouraged to apply. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. 

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