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Multiple continuing roles available| Fulltime & 0.6FTE Part Time (22.05 hours per week). We are flexible to support either a 3-day work week (7.35 hours per day) or a 4-day work week (5.51 hour per day) for the part time position. Higher Education Officer Level 5 | $82,657 - $91,222 p.a. (pro-rata for the part time position) Location: Onsite at Bedford Park / Kaurna Country View Position DescriptionCollege of Medicine and Public Health
At the College of Medicine and Public Health, we deliver clinical, population and lab-based research, integrated teaching programs and high-quality clinical services. Our footprint reaches out from our world class teaching hospital at the Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia to multiple rural clinical locations all the way to Darwin in the Northern Territory. Our research and teaching equip the next generation of leaders and innovators with the skill, commitment, and vision to protect vulnerable communities and truly advance health outcomes. It is at the heart of everything we do.
About the Role
As the College Support Officer, you will have the opportunity to work across a range of administrative, records management and organisational support tasks, for and on behalf of, the College of Medicine and Public Health leadership Team onsite at our campus at Bedford Park.
The fulltime position will be the key administrative support for the CMPH Dean (Education) and will lead the administration of education portfolio responsibilities such as formal governance committee support, student related events, and education related activities.
College Support Officer’s provide general support by:
Providing a range of administrative support services to the College/Portfolio leadership team including: responding to enquiries in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner researching and providing advice and information on a range of matters; drafting correspondence, background material, notes and presentations to meet deadlines. maintaining and retrieving hard copy and electronic records in a confidential and timely manner; and managing information and producing accurate and timely reports as required. Provide a range of support services to senior leadership in a timely and effective manner, including but not limited to: addressing emails and maintaining calendars, in liaison with Senior College/Portfolio Support Officer(s) to ensure a coordinated approach; preparing, editing and distributing professional-standard written material, including correspondence, reports and presentations; organising and supporting meetings, events and functions. Build and sustain positive working relationships with a range of key stakeholders relevant to senior leadership. Provide administrative support for meetings and/or committees, including preparing agendas, taking minutes and undertaking follow up work as requested.About You
As an experienced executive support professional, you are passionate about providing operational support in a higher education environment. You have a keen eye for detail, a drive to problem-solve, and a natural ability to interact with a wide range of stakeholders. You are comfortable liaising with and facilitating activities with and on behalf of senior leadership, and will also be able to demonstrate the following:
Relevant tertiary qualification, or equivalent combination of experience and/or education and/or training. Well-developed written communication skills with capacity to prepare correspondence, agendas, minutes, briefs and other documents and respond to enquiries confidentially and autonomously. Extensive experience in providing administrative services, including an ability to use judgement, initiative and confidentiality to support the activities of Senior Management. Sound knowledge of contemporary administrative systems, software and practices, and an ability to interpret and apply a range of relevant policies and procedures within a large and complex organisationLife at Flinders
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them. So, why work at Flinders?
17% Superannuation + salary packaging options Flexible working arrangements Wide range of professional development activities and services We embrace diversity and promote equity and inclusion for all students and staff Vibrant campus life and amenities including on campus health care services, gym and childcare centre (Bedford Park, South Australia).Our Commitment to Reconciliation and Indigenous Employment
Flinders University is proud to be an organisation that is committed to our Reconciliation Action Plan and Indigenous Workforce Strategy. Our vision is to be a preferred employer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. We are committed to progressing Indigenous advancement in education, research, employment, and wellbeing, and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for all Flinders vacancies.
Please see here for our Reconciliation Action Plan Please see here for our Indigenous Workforce StrategyHow to Apply and Information
You are required to submit a CV, along with a Suitability Statement as a separate document. The suitability statement should be no more than 3 pages, addressing the Key Position Capabilities of the position description , and clearly indicate which role you are applying for (1.0FTE or 0.6FTE). It is recommended that prospective applicants contact Julie Rayner for more information.Certification
Applications to be submitted before 10.00pm:
01 Mar 2026
At Flinders we embrace and celebrate diversity and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and people of all ages, ethnicities, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
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