Fieldwork Administrative Assistant

• $62,537 - $68,016 (G03) pro-rata plus 17% Superannuation
• Continuing permanent, full time (1.0 FTE) opportunity
• Great benefits and work environment!

Job Reference: 1227109

Your new role

Curtin University has an opportunity for a Fieldwork Administrative Assistant to join the Faculty of Health Sciences in a Continuing (Permanent) Full-time role. This is a varied position, where you will support and engage with a range of stakeholders across the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Being the first point of contact for any general fieldwork enquiries.
• Keeping databases up to date with students and placement information.
• Verifying mandatory compliance documents required from students prior to taking part in clinical placements.
• Ensuring that documents and records are maintained in a confidential manner.
• Collating information required to generate reports and area activities.

Essential criteria

• Experience in general administrative support and data entry.
• Proficient computer literacy skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate in a clear and professional manner.
• Ability to organise your time and work activities according to priorities and to meet deadlines.

Highly Desirable Criteria

• Experience with using multiple software systems in a corporate or education environment.
• Familiarity or previous experience in the health industry (Highly Desirable).

About us

Curtin’s Faculty of Health Sciences has four academic schools that deliver a range of undergraduate, postgraduate and higher degree by research (HDR) courses. The four academic Schools are Curtin Medical School, Curtin School of Allied Health, Curtin School of Nursing and Curtin School of Population Health. Together, the four schools educate more health professionals than any other Western Australian tertiary institution.

Why Choose Curtin?

We are an energetic, dedicated team of academics and professionals working together to provide global solutions through quality graduates and innovative research. Curtin is a welcoming space where integrity, respect for one another, courage, excellence, and impact are essential to everyday life. Situated on Whadjuk Nyungar Country, our vibrant campus includes a gym, day-care centre, a medical centre, art gallery, endless food options including a supermarket, beautiful gardens, end-of-trip facilities, good parking, and excellent public transport connections.

• Global Excellence: Curtin University proudly stands among the top one percent of global universities according to the ARWU 2023 rankings.
• Rewards Beyond Salary: Enjoy the perks of a generous superannuation contribution (17%) with cash out options*, customisable salary packaging benefits through Paywise; as well as Hotel and Health Insurance discounts.
• Time Well-Spent: Experience the added value of 17.5% Leave Loading, with the option to be paid out or taken as additional leave. Benefit from Parental Leave (26 weeks for the primary caregiver), Annual Leave (20 days), Personal Leave (14 days), Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Leave (5 days)*, Study Leave, Community Service Leave, and access to Long Service Leave after 7 years of continuous service for Professional Staff. Plus, 18% more observed days off - enjoy 12 Public Holidays each year (including Easter Tuesday!), and 2 extra University Days over the Christmas/New Year Period (see EBA 51.1 and 51.9).
• Recognition for Prior Service: Curtin recognises prior service for long service leave purposes. New Curtin employees may be* eligible if they have worked for an Australian University, public service or other recognised institution.
• Health and Wellness: Our on-campus Medical Centre prioritises Curtin staff and students. Join Curtins Healthy Lifestyle Program, with up to 2 hours per week of paid time off to engage in University-approved healthy lifestyle activities. Explore Curtin’s wellbeing locations at https://tinyurl.com/mtyf3vad

For more information on our university, please visit www.curtin.edu.au

Join us!

Please provide a cover letter addressing the selection criteria (noted above), and your CV to allow us to assess your suitability for this role.

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Applications close: Wednesday, 3 July 2024, at 10:00 pm AWST

Applicants should note that prior to appointment, any offer of employment is subject to completion of National Police Records checks, and background, integrity, and reference checks to Curtin’s satisfaction. At Curtin, we are committed to being a Child Safe organisation and this position may also require you to have a current Working With Children Check.

If you have any queries in relation to this application process, please contact our careers team on 08 9266 9000 (option 3,1), quoting the reference number.

Inclusion and Diversity at Curtin

We are committed to ensuring that Curtin has an inclusive environment, free from harassment, in which all students, staff and the community feel respected, valued and welcome.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, women, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and are committed to making reasonable adjustments to enable people with disability to participate fully in our recruitment, selection and appointment processes.

Disclaimer

Curtin reserves the right at its sole discretion to withdraw from the recruitment process, not to make an appointment, or to appoint by invitation, at any time. We reserve the right to remove the advert earlier than the date on the advert.