Apply now Job no: 568841Work type: Fixed TermLocation: BendigoCategories: Administration and Executive Support, Marketing and Communications, Project ManagementFull timeFixed term until 31-12-26Be part of a passionate and innovative teamAbout the positionThe Violet Vines Marshman Centre for Rural Health Research (VVMCRHR) is based at the La Trobe Rural Health School. The La Trobe University Rural Health School is the largest rural health school in Australia with over 4000 students enrolled across 14 disciplines at our regional campuses of Albury-Wodonga, Bendigo, Mildura, and Shepparton.The VVMCRHR is based in Bendigo and was established in December 2019 following a large philanthropic investment from the VV Marshman Charitable Trust. The Centre continues to grow and attract new researchers, HDR students and post-doctoral and requires a Senior Administration Officer to provide high-level administrative support for the Centre.Reporting to the VVMCRHR Director, the incumbent will provide high-level administrative and operational support to facilitate the Centre Director's ability to effectively lead the Centre. The position has responsibility for a range of high profile and complex matters requiring the ability to exercise considerable judgement, initiative, discretion and independence.Duties will involve planning, implementation, operational liaison, budget management, preparation of annual reports and management of the Centres Partnership Funding Scheme. It also requires some communications/marketing support including the management and updating of the Centre’s website and other media communications. External partner engagement will be crucial in this role.Duties will include but are not limited to:Facilitate and provide secretarial support for meetings, including 6-monthly VVM Advisory Committee meetings, 3-monthly VVM Management Committee meetings, 3-monthly Rural Health Consumer Panel Advisory Committee meetings, ‘RISE4 Skin Cancer’ meetings (project team, Governance group and Advisory Committee) and monthly VVM team meetings.Coordinate VVM events, including ad hoc seminars and the annual VVM oration.Develop and maintain the research Centre website/blog and or social media presence.Provide the Director with monthly budget reports.Set up and maintain calendars by scheduling staff meetings and booking rooms.Develop and prepare regular newsletters and the annual report in consultation with the Research Office and senior staff of the VVMCRHR.This role is required to work on site a minimum of 3 days per week.Skills and ExperienceTo be considered for this position, you will have:Degree with subsequent relevant experience to consolidate the theories and principles learned, or extensive experience, leading to either the development of specialist expertise or to the development of broad knowledge in an administrative field, or an equivalent alternate combination of relevant knowledge, training and/or experience.Demonstrated ability to gain a conceptual understanding of relevant policies, procedures or systems and interpretation in the application of policy and/or precedent.Ability to innovate and take responsibility for outcomes.Demonstrated ability to set priorities and monitor workflows within own area of responsibility.Proven analytical and problem-solving capability.Proven communication and interpersonal skills.Some knowledge of the requirements needed for engaging with academic stakeholders who may have contrary expectations and perceptions.Please refer to the Position Description for other duties, skills and experience required for this position.How to applyPosition Enquiries: Leigh Kinsman, Prof Violet Vines Marshman Centre,Recruitment Enquiries: Lisa White, Talent Acquisition Consultant,Only candidates with Full Working Rights in Australia may apply for this position.Please submit an online application ONLY and include the following documents:Cover letter outlining how your skills and experience are relevant to the position; andAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ApplicantsWe welcome and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.La Trobe University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We take an intersectional approach by actively supporting and encouraging people of all backgrounds and abilities to submit an application and aim to ensure that the recruitment and employee experience is as accessible and inclusive as possible. Flexibility in interview format will be offered to shortlisted candidates.All La Trobe University employees are bound by the Working with Children Act 2005. If you are successful, you will be required to hold a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check prior to commencement.Advertised: 16 Apr 2025 AUS Eastern Standard TimeApplications close: 06 May 2025 AUS Eastern Standard Time
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