• Position type: Part-time, 0.8 FTE. Fixed term contract until December 2023
• Highly regarded student association
• Based on the University of Melbourne's beautiful Parkville campus, close to public transport, parks and amenities
• Flexible and inclusive workplace committed to progressive values and life balance
• Attractive Salary plus 17% superannuation & benefits (EBA Currently Under Negotiation)
• Flexible working environment

About the Organisation

The University of Melbourne is one of the most prestigious academic institutions in Australia. The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is an independent representative organisation for all graduate coursework and research students at the University of Melbourne. On behalf of over 30,000 constituents, GSA represents graduate student interests to the University and wider community, undertake policy and advocacy work, student engagement events, activities, and provide information to the graduate student community, as well as supporting over 160 affiliated graduate student groups.

As the largest dedicated postgraduate association in Australia, GSA’s vision is for cohesive communities that actively empower graduate students to achieve meaningful holistic outcomes and experiences.

About the Role

This position aims to provide high-level executive administrative support to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and support GSA in ensuring good governance practices. The position works in collaboration with the GSA Board and other GSA managers through the adoption of best practice meeting management and administrative workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide a range of high-level executive administrative and secretarial support functions to the CEO, including: organise meetings, prepare agendas and take minutes of meetings as directed; prepare briefing materials, reports, correspondence and other documentation accurately and in a timely and consistent format; and accurately manage the diary and events calendar
• Assist the CEO and the Senior Management Team to document/record strategic planning, team planning and other business planning processes, by consulting and coordinating to formulate agendas, briefing notes and monitor plans
• Assist the CEO, General Secretary and Board with the interpretation, application and explanation of policies arising from the GSA constitution and regulations

The Person

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in business administration or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge or capacity to quickly acquire skills in Microsoft suite applications, including but not limited to Word, Outlook and Excel.

In Return, We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits, including generous leave entitlements
• Opportunities for career progression, and comprehensive professional development
• The chance to work in a supportive environment

GSA is committed to diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender or sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ability.

Please read the detailed position description on our website (https://gsa.unimelb.edu.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Position-Description-EA-Governance-Support-Officer-0622.pdf)

How to apply

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For enquiries about the role, please contact Maddy Sawant on 83440603 (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm only).

GSA is committed to diversity and inclusion across our organisation, and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, ethnicity, cultural background, gender or sexual orientation, religious affiliation or ability.

A position description is attached.