Administrative Assistant

We're Hiring!

Administrative Assistant

Job ID: 492421

Location: Weipa

Employment Type: Professional, Part time

Closing on: Nov 3 2024

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Part time - 21.75 hpw | Fixed Term contract to 30 June 2025

Excellent benefits incl. 5 weeks annual leave, 15 days sick leave & cultural leave

HEWL 4 $68,694 - $72,973 plus 17% superannuation

James Cook University (JCU) is creating a brighter future for life in the Tropics and beyond, through education and research that makes a difference locally and globally.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant to join our team at the Murtupuni Centre for Rural and Remote Health based in Weipa.

ABOUT THE ROLE

You will provide administrative assistance to staff, students and leaders across a wide variety of administrative tasks including general reception duties, organising travel, managing room bookings and maintaining several databases and registers.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Sound customer service skills with experience in a high-volume environment managing high numbers of inquiries via phone and email.


• Demonstrated ability to carry out routine tasks autonomously and work effectively as part of a team to achieve outcomes.


• Routine organisational and time management skills with ability to use informed judgement to prioritise and meet competing deadlines.


• Effective written and interpersonal communication skills in dealing with people from a variety of backgrounds with attention to detail.


• Experience with relevant Microsoft and other computerised systems and/or databases.

WHY JCU?

JCU offers a dynamic and culturally diverse workplace where your ideas are valued, your professional growth is supported, and your work-life balance is respected. Working under the values of Authenticity, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect, we support and empower our people through the provisions of;

• A generous superannuation scheme with up to 17% employer contributions with UniSuper


• 5 weeks of annual recreation leave plus leave loading


• 15 days paid sick/carers leave per year


• Cash out annual leave and time in lieu options


• Up to 6 months paid parental leave


• A range of flexible working options


• Attractive options for salary packaging


• Staff study assistance and paid study leave


• Ongoing professional development support


• Fitness Passport


• Corporate discount on health insurance


• Free Employee Assistance Program (coaching and counselling)


• Relocation and Accommodation maybe negotiated

HOW TO APPLY AND CONTACT DETAILS

Are you ready to make a difference? Join us at JCU, where your future meets the tropics.

Click the ‘apply’ button to be redirected to the JCU careers page and follow the below steps:

• Complete the application form


• Upload your current resume


• Upload a cover letter outlining your relevant experience in relation to the key requirements of the role and how your skills and experience will ensure your success in the role.

Applications close on Sunday 3rd November at 11:55 PM AEST.

For any enquiries about the role, please contact Miss Malama Gray on 0436 925 544 or email malama.gray@jcu.edu.au

James Cook University encourages people from all backgrounds who meet role requirements to apply. We value and celebrate the diversity of our community, and are committed to ensuring our community, and are committed to ensuring our learning and working environment is safe and welcoming.