Role type: Continuing
Faculty: Fine Arts and Music
Salary: UOM 6.1 98,870 - 107,023 AUD p.a. plus 17% super
Develop expertise in academic administration / Support creative arts education / Contribute to strategic workforce planning .
Apply now to join our team and support the delivery of high-quality business administration services within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music.
Investing in you - benefits package including salary packaging, health and wellbeing programs, discounted services, and professional development opportunities.
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Your next career opportunity
Join the Strategy, Planning and Resources team as a Business Administration Officer, where you'll play a vital role in supporting the provision of business administration services to stakeholders within the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. In this dynamic role, you'll gain valuable experience in academic casual contracting, independent contractor agreements, vocational placement arrangements, and academic recruitment administration. Additionally, you'll contribute to strategic workforce planning processes and support the development of administrative self-serve capabilities across the faculty .
Your responsibilities will include:
Academic Administration: Support academic casual contracting, independent contractor agreements, vocational placement arrangements, and academic recruitment processes.
Policy and Compliance: Provide advice on financial, human resources, and general administration policies and procedures related to contracting within defined business rules.
Systems and Training: Contribute to the development and maintenance of local systems, providing training to relevant staff to ensure compliant planning and contracting processes.
Stakeholder Support: Respond to general administration inquiries, triaging stakeholders to University Shared Services when appropriate , and maintaining relevant communication channels.
Business Partnering: Support the development of administrative self-serve knowledge and capabilities across the faculty , facilitating evidence-based decision-making and collaborating with subject matter experts.
Planning and Projects: Contribute to workforce planning processes, particularly for casual staff, and participate in allocated project activities within the team and across Faculty portfolios.
You may be a great fit if:
You are an experienced business administration professional with a commitment to delivering high-quality client service and continuous improvement, possessing strong communication , analytical, and problem-solving skills.
You may also:
Possess a relevant qualification in business administration or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Demonstrate a track record of delivering business administration services with a high level of attention to detail.
Exhibit strong business partnering skills and a commitment to client service and continuous improvement.
Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to diverse audiences.
Demonstrate sound analytical, conceptual, and problem-solving skills, with a capacity for flexibility, agility, and innovation.
Exhibit strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize workloads and meet deadlines under pressure.
Be proficient in using a range of technology tools and have the ability to quickly learn new business systems.
For further information please refer to the attached PD.
What we offer you!
We offer the opportunity to be part of a vibrant community and enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits to support your success and sense of fulfillment, including:
Supportive flexible work arrangements underpinned by our commitment to inclusion and well-being
Progressive, considerate leave provisions to empower your work-life balance
Salary packaging and access to a range of discounted services including Bupa health insurance
Health and well-being services including a leading Employee Assistance Program
Your New Team – Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Pursue the mastery of your discipline at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music. As the proud home of the Victorian College of the Arts and the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music, the Faculty is dedicated to composition, conducting, dance, design, production, ethnomusicology, film and television, interactive composition, jazz and improvisation, musicology, music performance, music psychology, music theatre, music therapy, theatre and visual arts.
Be Yourself
The University of Melbourne is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a child-safe organisation . We are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where all individuals feel valued, respected, and have the opportunity to thrive regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, age, being a parent or having caring responsibilities.
The University of Melbourne is committed to fostering a barrier-free and inclusive recruitment process. We are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments for candidates throughout the application and interview stages, including accessible document formats and alternative application methods. To discuss your specific requirements, please feel free to contact Bec Tucker – 0478 269 660 or send an email titled 'Reasonable Adjustments' to [email protected] . You can find more information for applicants requiring reasonable adjustments on our Careers website: https://about.unimelb.edu.au/careers
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants
We aspire to be the University of choice for Indigenous Australians, with unprecedented investment to attract, nurture and retain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students and staff. Tangible support through a range of programs and initiatives will ensure that you personally succeed and flourish while at the University of Melbourne.
For further information, including our 2023-2027 Indigenous strategy please visit -https://about.unimelb.edu.au/reconciliation/ murmuk-djerring
If you are a member of an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander community and would like any support, please feel free to contact our Indigenous Employment & Development team via email at [email protected] .
Working at the University – what you need to know
This role requires the successful candidate to maintain a Working with Children Check The successful candidate can apply for the WWCC as part of the onboarding process. In the case the selected candidate doesn't have a valid Working with Children Check, they will be able to apply for the WWCC as part of the initial onboarding procedures.
Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This role requires current valid work rights for Australia.
Join Us and unlock your career potential!
Is this the perfect opportunity for you? Apply today ! Including the following documents:
Resume
Cover Letter outlining your interest and experience
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please feel free to contact Rehan Wadiwala via email at [email protected] , ensuring that you include the Position Number and the Job Title as the subject. Please do not share your application to this email address.
If you have any particular questions regarding the job please follow the details listed on the .
Applications close:7 Sept 202511:55 PM Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) / Melbourne time zone.
: 0059261 - Business Administration Officer.pdf
